Another Big Cat in Gilmer Co

[Cobalt 60]

I think the correct description of the "official" stance of DNR would probably be that there is not enough evidence to say that there is a viable breeding population in the northern part of the state. I am pretty sure that some cats have gotten out form a refuge in Ellijay.

 

[45ak1911]

Nice cat

 

[Comanche]

Dude..... I would hate for a very hungry one to come up my tree in the woods.

I think this is one of the very good reasons why Ga deems it allowable to carry a sidearm while hunting.

 

[Fear Itself]

We have a possible breeding pair here in White County. I didn't get close enough to count balls, but I know for a fact that there are no cat refuges here. We have been hearing about different sightings for years. These two were tan and full grown. Awesome to see!

 

[Bluekudzu]

3 years ago, my 75# boxer was attacked by one early one morning when I let him out to do his business. After I got him taken care of, I called the DNR asking for them to come set out a trap and they got very disgruntle with me. Informing me that there was no such thing as a mountain lion in the state of Georgia, in which I proceeded to tel them that they were crazy and hung up the phone. Not to mention my neighbor seen it and lost 75+ chickens in 3 weeks while it was around.

 

[RdKill]

3 years ago, my 75# boxer was attacked by one early one morning when I let him out to do his business. After I got him taken care of, I called the DNR asking for them to come set out a trap and they got very disgruntle with me. Informing me that there was no such thing as a mountain lion in the state of Georgia, in which I proceeded to tel them that they were crazy and hung up the phone. Not to mention my neighbor seen it and lost 75+ chickens in 3 weeks while it was around.

That's the misguided opinion of one DNR agent, not the entire DNR stance. They have them listed as a Ga native species on their website.

 

[Bluekudzu]

That's the misguided opinion of one DNR agent, not the entire DNR stance. They have them listed as a Ga native species on their website.

True, but it's like being told your a liar to you face when you know the truth. I also know that one bad apple doesn't make the whole tree bad.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Is there a link to the story/pic in the OP?

 

[kayaker]

Tastes like chicken.

 

[SAR 6114]

But they don't live in ga...awesome pic!

Yea......... and Anna Nicole married for love...............................lol