We searched through the extensive sci record book archives and bring you the top ten african lions. We are in a 2 lion area and you can make the decision to hunt for a 2nd lion after you take your 1st. Ultimate mountain lion hunting is the largest directory for utah mountain lion hunting guides, outfitters, lodges and private land. Schmidt south dakota firearms mountain lion record. Hunting with a selfdesigned rifle, austad killed the bull on sept. Mountain hunter record book species, categories, minimums, and page index species categories. The area you will be hunting is renowned for its record book class toms.
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We also have great success with wyoming moose hunt and wyoming sheep hunt. He was a director for nevada bighorn unlimited, reno. Every year we take multiple record book toms and consistently take bigger lions than the competition. When you look to book a mountain lion hunt youll likely do an internet search. If youre looking for an afternoon of just plinking away, then come with us to one of our several prairie dogs towns. It provides hunters with the most accessible and costeffective way of discovering and booking the broadest selection of. I had found some nice tracks in the area while scouting early in the season.
These photos of a massive mountain lion have circulated the web for months over. Miles high outfitters offers world class trophy idaho mountain lion hunts. Bridger teton national forest in western wyoming hunts, the unique exclusion from the hunting pressure giving our big game hunters the opportunity consistently for harvesting record book mountain lion hunts cougar. You must have a mountain lion license and carry it when hunting. As you know, cougar hunting is a winter time activity. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased. Azhc offers year round predator and varmint hunting. Wyoming antelope hunting outfitter mountian lion, sheep. We do not use or endorse the use of, radio tracking collars, or any.
Getting to best outfitters increases your chance for a high record book lion. Idaho man kills record mountain lion big cat rescue. In addition to presenting the larger big game animals taken, this web site serves as a reminder of the joys of memorable past hunts and stimulates. Mountain lion numbers have increased in our area over the past several years, giving hunters a chance to harvest a trophy tom. The silver state is a tough place to make a living hunting, and with this in mind it is no wonder that elko county, one of the states best deer hunting areas, has produced six of nevadas top 10 lions. Cougar hunting guides idaho guided cougar hunts mt lion.
Sci record book top ten african lions hunt forever. The 1932 book was followed by the 1939 records book that included informative chapters on a variety of subjects related to big game and hunting. From here you are able to browse entries by location, species, hunting companyguide, and more. Now wyatt has the distinction of taking the largest mountain lion out of everyone in his hunting family. We only take 68 mountain lion hunters every year, so you can probably guess the availability never lasts long every booking season.
Hed heard many stories about cat hunting from his friend, tim craig, the owner of boulder creek. Were working on website updates join us on instagram. The second came in june when he got a gold medal at the boone and crockett clubs big game awards in reno. We currently have him taped at 15 18, good enough for the all time and idaho book. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. Our lion and wolf hunts are conducted in both hells canyon and in the salmon river canyon along with over 25,000 acres of private land. In addition to presenting the larger big game animals taken, this web site serves as a reminder of the joys of memorable past hunts and stimulates dreams of future. We have some areas and reservations where we are able to hunt lion year round.
He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and kayaking. Cody carrs hunting adventures plains, montana, united states 4068267770. These photos of a massive mountain lion have circulated the web for months over email, forums, and social media. Get your mountain lion hunt on with skilled hound dogs. He is the secretary of the nevada wildlife record book committee. Let panhandle outfitters hunting consultant and booking agent services take the guess work out of your lion hunt. Josh jorstad its big im ok with cat hunting as long as its not done with dogs, i dont believe thats fair chase to tree an animal and then shoot it, i think thats the easy way out. Let us know if youd like to see some videos other then the cougar hunting. We only offer a completed outfitted hunt for our tom only hunts. Whats even more impressive is that five of the top 10 cats came from these canadian provinces. But the truth is that the cougar was taken by rob klein right in december. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Wyomings highestscoring trophy animals in the boone and crockett record books.
The silver state is a tough place to make a living hunting, and with this in mind it is no wonder that elko county, one of the states best deerhunting areas, has produced six of nevadas top 10 lions. Thirty years hunting the american cougar kibler, jonathon, prothero, walt on. Credit cards accepted for phone or internet purchases. If you look in the record book you will see ample evidence of our record cats taken. Congratulations to marty who took this book mountain lion with us in the winter of 20162017. Licenses also are sold at cpw offices and license agents. Wyoming antelope hunting outfitter mountian lion, sheep, turkey. The true story behind viral monster mountain lion photos. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. I started my day headed to my job site and thought with a storm coming, it would be a good time to check my trail camera. Apr 15, 20 these photos of a massive mountain lion have circulated the web for months over email, forums, and social media.
These are the highestscoring trophy animals hunted in wyoming, as recorded by the boone and crockett. This is one of the biggest lions ever harvested in the state. He hunted for days before connecting with the trophy, dubbed spider bull for its unique antler configuration. When and where by brian strickland february 21, 2011. American elk nontypical american elk typical bighorn sheep bison black bear grizzly bear mountain lion mule deer nontypical mule deer typical pronghorn antelope rocky mountain goat whitetail deer nontypical whitetail deer typical wyoming shiras moose. Our personal guarantee is to do everything within our power to make your. Guided only mountain lion hunts means i meet you in the morning and take you hunting. A mountain lion hunt can be one of the most challenging and exciting hunts in north america. A comparison of his skull to a boone and crockett record book skull shows that wyatts trophy will make the pope and young record book and will likely also exceed the boone and crockett minimum requirements as well. Out of any hunt i guide for, lion is the most physically and mentally challenging.
Cat track outfitters guided mountain lion hunting co. Welcome to the online record book safari club international. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in 1950 into the current trophy scoring system. Bearpaw outfitters offer guaranteed cougar hunts in their southern and northern idaho hunt areas. But taking a record mountain lion took him by surprise. You can buy licenses online or by calling, 180024456. Any game animal taken in fair chase, no matter the size, is indeed a trophy to be proud of and is every bit as worthy of respect and admiration as those of record class proportions. Rumors suggested it was killed in wyoming, montana, and idaho and who knows how many hunters have claimed by now that it was taken by a buddy of a friend. The client is responsible for his own meals and lodging.
Rod bradley got to experience the thrill of the hunt twice with the same animal. Eric botkin south dakota firearms mountain lion record. Bitterroot houndsman takes record book mountain lion pics. John is a member of a pioneer nevada family whose roots in hunting and fishing date back to the 1860s. The question was, where should i go on my next lion hunt. Puma, cougar, mountain lionwhatever you call it, the biggest of the. To prevent loss of weight, do not clean or freeze the fish. The first was in 2007 when he bagged a recordbook mountain. Here at nevada hunting services we love lion hunting almost as much as we love bear hunting. Hunting mountain lions with hounds in north central idaho.
Thirty years hunting the american cougar hardcover may 23, 2008 by jonathon kibler author visit amazons jonathon kibler page. We run our lion hunts from december 1st to march 31st. The worlds best cougar hunts in alberta, canada with double. Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting. You provide your own transportation to the meet up spot, food, and lodging accommodations or camp set up. It doesnt get much more exciting that calling in coyotes, bob cats, javelina, and the occasional mountain lion. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A colorado mountain lion license is an annual license for the april 1 march 31 license year. John is an official measurer for the boone and crockett club. We also allow our hunt to harvest a wolf if one is spotted while lion hunting. One guide for up to 2 hunters, transportation to huning on and the hounds to hunt with.
Bearpaw outfitters have been outfitting and guiding mountain lion hunts for more than 40 years, theyve caught hundreds of. More than 1,500 hunts now available on is an informative, userfriendly website that guarantees the best available prices. The lion is rightfully placed in the african big five for good reason, and virtually anyone who imagines an african safari envisions the big maned lion charging the implacable hunter shouldering his european double rifle. Recently our good friend and client, tom teague, harvested the new world record lion with a muzzleloader breaking our previous record held by don perrin. We utilize snowy conditions to keep track of the mountain lion hunts in our area. The outfitted hunting packages includes lodging, meals, and transportation and are priced as follows. Welcome to a new sixpart series on my quest for a world record mountain lion. Wyomings highestscoring trophy animals in the boone and. By the time this hunt came, i had 20 days of lion hunting on the books and still needed to punch my tag. The sci online record book is available exclusively to safari club international members, to gain access please join sci and. Nov 28, 2014 the lion is rightfully placed in the african big five for good reason, and virtually anyone who imagines an african safari envisions the big maned lion charging the implacable hunter shouldering his european double rifle.
Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. The first was in 2007 when he bagged a recordbook mountain lion. As an outfitter and guide for the last 23 years in colorado, i have guided clients on a myriad of big game, including bighorn sheep, elk, black bear, antelope, mule deer, whitetail, turkey and mountain lion. No wonder hunters who head there usually come home with a tom for the record books. Most of our cougar hunting is from november thru may. The hunter, denny austad of ammon, idaho, hunted the monroe mountain district in southcentral utah. Bradley, 40, is a lifelong hunter with many trophy elk and mule deer to his credit. Eric botkin south dakota firearms mountain lion record book. Best states for mountain lion hunting petersens hunting. So i paid for my hunt that would take place the next winter. Rank, score, sex, skull length, skull width, locality, year, hunter. Fishing montanas waters is enjoyed by many, but only a few anglers catch a record fish. Record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually. If the lion is aggressive, throw rocks, sticks, or anything you can get your hands on.
Aug 27, 2010 bradley, 40, is a lifelong hunter with many trophy elk and mule deer to his credit. Includes animal fiction, animal fantasy, xenofiction, natural history, nature, etc. After more research, i decided to book with a different outfitter in british columbia who supposedly. Mountain lion hunts are typically done during the winter months from november through march, although hunting opportunities for lions occur yearround. Mountin hunter record book 20 by guide outfitters of bc issuu. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at.
Mountain lion hunting outfitters, guides, lodges list your business. Renowned for its record book class toms, idaho has more mountain lions entered in the boone. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. C, and his head taped out at a whopping 16 416 inches. After more research, i decided to book with a different outfitter in british columbia who supposedly had a 100% kill record. Map of mountain lion confirmations for january 2009 to january 2019. But the truth is that the cougar was taken by rob klein right in december on a hunt with fraser. Books about mountain lions fiction and nonfiction books about mountain lions aka cougars, pumas, or catamounts and subspecies such as the florida panther.