Kansas finally confirms mountain lions in the state

[goatgirl4008]

Finally there was proof caught on a photo of mountain lions here. We had heard of reported sightings and the fish and game said no way. Now they say yes but how could you shoot something not here? An old boy shot one and left it lay after it was spotted stalking his cattle. He knew it was illegal to kill one so he left it. Awhile later a fish and game warden showed up said he needed to look for a collared cougar and the farmer said go ahead. The officer found the remains and confronted the farmer. So how can you shoot something that's not here and get into trouble? Big cats are the one predator that I'm scared of they are so quiet you wouldn't know if they are right beside you. Scary

 

[goatgirl4008]

I have some questions about my previous post. We have 2 free ranging LGDS that have access to the whole propery and 1 that stays with the livestock. And 5 adult donkeys that are with the herd between the dogs and donkeys would they stop a big cat? We also have heard that there are 2 kinds of coyotes killers and scavengers has anyone else heard that? We have had goats for 4 years and never had a problem we have 40 acres andthe back part hax z creek running thru it. Any one have any ideasM

 

[rabbitlady4433]

Not so funny of a thing. My father in law always buys a few pigs to raise and butcher. We had never had to have a top on the enclosure before and had done this for many years. One night when the youngens were over we took them down to see the one pig he had left and to our shock it was badly torn apart, very frightening to the kids. We took them back up to the house and went back down to clean up the mess when we found the cat tracks. My father in law was very po'd to say the least and call wildlife and game. They told him that several mountain lions had been released the area to help with deer control. A very scary thought as one was sighted in a subdivision (cant remember what city) stalking a child.

 

[MonsterMalak]

People tell me that the average Mountain Lion is easily repelled by LGDs. This may be a declining ability, as hunting Mountain Lions with dogs was responsible in putting the fear of dogs into the lions behavior, and it is now outlawed.

Recently a confirmed LGD death was atributed to Mountain Lion. I believe it was in MT.

The future will tell, as lions are making a comeback into previous ranges. And for this I am glad. We have to find ways to work with wildlife, not eradicate it.

In South Africa, the Kangal and Anatolian is given to local herdsmen. This gives them a level of protection that is an option other than to kill the Cheetah. This program is sponsored by the Cheetah Foundation.

In Europe, the areas that have historically utilized LGDs STILL have large predators. Because they can co-exist. In areas without this culture, the predators have been eradicated. I feel very strongly about preserving a natural balance in nature, without lethal means. With LGDs, this is possible.

So please do not fear the Mountain Lions, find a way to live with them. It was for this reason that I imported a breed of LGD, the Boz that could confront the Mountain Lion and survive. (The average lion would flee after a risk evaluation). But more so for the Grey Wolf, as their natural behavior is to kill other canines in their territory. Many LGDs are being killed in the NW, as the wolf is returning HOME.

So with a dog that could kill a wolf if needed, hopefully the wolves will avoid your territory.