Cougar shot in Whiteside County· Page 2

DakotaT
Select Member

11 years ago

And I would bet they would have some sort of tracking on them. I don't understand why they killed it instead of using a tranquiler and move it.

Originally Posted by: dhazer

Move these cats where? There are too many of them. In California, they attack hikers because we have moved into their territories. When these perfect predators start roaming around farming communities, then it is time for people to start shooting them again. They haven't been on the endangered species list for a while now.

wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

#12

If you wanted coyotes, ND could mail you a bunch. Those things grow like rats around here.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT

heck NO!. We have to many of them beasties already. I hear them out in the field behind my house all the time. This Spring they were sneaking up an my wife and I when we where sitting outside by our fire pit around 8 pm. The sun was just starting to creep over the horizon.

wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

#13

These are not they types of things the DNR does in secret. If they released these animals it would have been a big deal.

Originally Posted by: sschind

agreed. even if they tried to keep it a secret the bog ol truck coming and going 20-30-40 times would give them away and then someone on the inside would let the press know.

wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

#14

Originally Posted by: DakotaT

exactly. And if you move them from one area to another then they have a conflict with the animals that already staked the territory out for themselves.

They belong in low populated regions where there are not a lot of people.

sschind
Senior Member

11 years ago

#15

Originally Posted by: wpr

That's usually where they are but when people start moving into those low populated regions they become...well...they become not so low populated any more. That is usually when the trouble starts.

That said it is no secret that populations of many animals are expanding. Mountain lions, wolves and coyotes are just two examples. One or two sightings over several years may be chalked up to escaped captive animals or possibly even mistakes but when sighting become more and more common it is likely that the reason is because an animal has moved into the area. Frankly I'm fine with it. If you want squirrels, rats and pigeons as your only wildlife move to the city.

wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

#16

That's usually where they are but when people start moving into those low populated regions they become...well...they become not so low populated any more. That is usually when the trouble starts.

Originally Posted by: sschind

yes I know. All most all problems are caused by humans in one way or another.

That said it is no secret that populations of many animals are expanding. Mountain lions, wolves and coyotes are just two examples.

Originally Posted by: sschind

I assume you mean 3 examples. [grin1]

One or two sightings over several years may be chalked up to escaped captive animals or possibly even mistakes but when sighting become more and more common it is likely that the reason is because an animal has moved into the area. Frankly I'm fine with it. If you want squirrels, rats and pigeons as your only wildlife move to the city.

Originally Posted by: sschind

I know. It probably would not be discussed here and in other corners if it wasn't such a rare event. Keep in mind the cats have wandered into the cities as well. They will continue to take them down one by one as they are found in areas deemed a threat to people and their animals.

OlHoss1884
Member

11 years ago

#17

All this talk about shooting a cougar and not ONE Sophia Vegara joke? Slipping, fellas.

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits" --Albert Einstein

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

TheKanataThrilla (4h) : Hope to see everyone in the Chat tonight!!! Go Pack Go!!!

TheKanataThrilla (4h) : Jeanty would be a great pick-up for the Bears. I see Warren mocked to them as well who I think would be a great selection.

Zero2Cool (5h) : GameDay Chat is open. Posting bits an tids in there.

Zero2Cool (5h) : Excellent Source: The Bears have a deal in place to move up to 5 if Jeanty is there.

Zero2Cool (5h) : Probably not until 10pm will be making pick

dfosterf (7h) : But it is still not tonight. Lol

wpr (7h) : Today is finally here.

dfosterf (8h) : I should have put it in quotes

dfosterf (8h) : It is the title of a you tube video.

dfosterf (8h) : I'm not assuming anything

beast (14h) : If they aren't doing it, then why are you assuming they know how to do it?

dfosterf (19h) : Mackelvie

dfosterf (20h) : Michael Macelvie- NFL teams know how to draft- Why don"t they?

dfosterf (20h) : Youtube

Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : Packers were not selected for the 2025 Hall of Fame game.

dfosterf (23-Apr) : PFOW Out of our division would be a good thing imo

Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : Jameson Williams is done at 24 years old? What? He's a WR, not QB. I'm missing something here haha

wpr (23-Apr) : Tomorrow is almost here.

packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : would you want him if Pack needed a back up qb?

packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : JW is done......stick a fork in him

Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : You should. He goes to AFC that helps Packers.

packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : don't care

Zero2Cool (22-Apr) : Lions shopping Jameson Williams?

packerfanoutwest (22-Apr) : Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst says Green Bay’s roster can win, even without adding anyone in the draft.

Zero2Cool (22-Apr) : It's a poor design. New site has SignalR like our gameday chat

wpr (22-Apr) : Ah today's Shout was very quick to post.

wpr (22-Apr) : now 3

Zero2Cool (22-Apr) : Who? What?

beast (22-Apr) : What is he supposed to say? He doesn't want players currently on the team?

Martha Careful (21-Apr) : meh

Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : Sounds like Walker and Wyatt will be with Packers for beyond 2026

Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : It's so awesome.

Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : new site fan shout post fast

wpr (21-Apr) : Slow posting in Fan shout.

wpr (21-Apr) : Only 4

Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : If only we had a topic to read about and discuss it. That's something new website must have!!!

dfosterf (21-Apr) : Justice Musqueda over at Acme Packing put up an excellent synopsis of the Packers 1st round options this am

wpr (19-Apr) : 5 days

beast (18-Apr) : 6 days

wpr (17-Apr) : 7 days

Zero2Cool (16-Apr) : sounds like Packers don't get good compensation, Jaire staying

dfosterf (16-Apr) : Nobody coming up with a keep, but at x amount

dfosterf (16-Apr) : Trade, cut or keep

dfosterf (16-Apr) : that from Jaire

dfosterf (16-Apr) : My guess is the Packers floated the concept of a reworked contract via his agent and agent got a f'

Zero2Cool (16-Apr) : Yes, and that is why I think Rob worded it how he did. Rather than say "agent"

dfosterf (16-Apr) : Same laws apply. Agent must present such an offer to Jaire. Cannot accept or reject without presenting it

Zero2Cool (16-Apr) : I'm thinking that is why Rob worded it how he did.

dfosterf (16-Apr) : The Packers can certainly still make the offer to the agent

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

38 - 10

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

30 - 17

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

31 - 34

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

30 - 13

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

34 - 0

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM

Vikings

25 - 27

Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

22 - 24