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Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on February 01, 2017, 10:21 AM:
Called in and shot a big tom while out trapping a couple days ago. Having hell with pictures again.
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Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on February 01, 2017, 10:25 AM:
150 plus. Where there aren't any or at least not many. Surprised the hell out of me!
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Posted by booger (Member # 3602) on February 01, 2017, 11:33 AM:
Wow! What a cat! That is like winning the lottery! Way to go, Cal!
Posted by 4949shooter (Member # 3530) on February 01, 2017, 11:56 AM:
Nice! What did caliber did you shoot it with?
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on February 01, 2017, 12:28 PM:
Totally cool !!!!!
...............and wait 'til El Bee sees that Stormy Kromer.
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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 01, 2017, 12:30 PM:
Nice cat, Cal! I think you're right he looks like about 150, nice head too!
I've killed a couple long tails myself. My dad got one, too. I have called a couple in the daytime, but never got a shot. No doubt about it, they aren't easy, although mine were all called with some type of distress, don't even remember right now, what exactly?
Don't know what your situation was, but for those I have called, I saw them way out there and they took their time, casual, sorta direct and yet not exactly, either. Of course, no attempt to use the wind, at all. There were a couple others and one that didn't move at all, just stood on a rock.
Anyway, congratulation, Cal! You should fill us in, what you used caliber, bullet and sound. How long was the stand? As I recall, no lion came in fast, just slow and deliberate.
Lions are the ultimate, Amigo! You did good!
Good hunting. El Bee
PS what's the tag situation in Wyoming?
edit: I saw it ko ko. I got one too.
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Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on February 01, 2017, 04:13 PM:
Very, very nice Cal.
Big cat to boot. Rug?
If you get the time, I'd love to read about how it went down.
Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on February 01, 2017, 04:30 PM:
Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on February 01, 2017, 04:42 PM:
Actually not too big of story. I was out doing my daily duties checking some M44s. I cut his track on one side of a small canyon and was investigating it a little. I kept hearing a chirping whistling sound across the draw and it finally got my attention enough that I paid a little more attention and I actually saw him coming up the ridge towards me. I don't think he had a clue I was there. I was standing in the open with no gun. I ducked behind the ridge I was on and beat feet for the side by side and my rifle. I snuck back and he was nowhere to be seen. I assumed he was in a cedar pocket right below me so I waited a bit. He didn't come out on his own so I called a little softly and he popped out at 60 or 80 yards. I could tell he was a decent cat so I popped him. Here we can buy a license over the counter and they run on a quota. The area I was in is an unlimited quota and I had a tag, so I was good to go. I already have a lifesize and a rugged one, but they were caught with dogs. Don't know what I'll do with this one. Tanned for sure and then I'll decide. No big secret weapon or anything, my 6 Comp Match that I've been shooting for a couple years. Plenty of gun. 87 grain Berger, no exit. Rolled to the bottom of the canyon of course so a real pain to get out. Thanks to lot's of extra rope and the UTV winch I got him.
Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on February 01, 2017, 04:46 PM:
And a note, that is not a Stormy Kromer. It is made by King of the Mountain wool. It is a true copy of the old railroad cap that has the flaps that fold up on the inside. Stormy Kromer is a cheap imitation that has no flaps on the inside and isn't really good for anything below about 40 degrees. Just so you know.
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on February 01, 2017, 09:48 PM:
I am jealous Cal, but I am happy for you!! I've always wanted to call one!! Way to go!! Being short-haired, is there a prime time for the fur or is it always about the same? I suppose they shed some, but have they started yet? Doesn't seem likely with all the snow?
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Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on February 01, 2017, 10:12 PM:
Cal, you are not a very good cap snob. You are kind of a redneck style cap snob. Most snobs are like, "Well I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a copy Pier Cardin!" You are a little more along the lines of, "Lookee here, I gots me a genuine certified copy, railroad cap!" LOL
I remember a couple of years in a row I saw your hunting partner (Kenny I think) had one of those hats. I complemented him on it - I like 'em. Matter of fact, I think you Kenny and Huber are the only folks I've ever even seen wearing those. Must be an ADC thing?
Stormy Cromer, King of the Mountain, call it what you want...everyone knows it's really called an Elmer Fudd hat!!
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on February 02, 2017, 03:59 AM:
Very nice cat Cal. that's a biggun for sure!
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on February 02, 2017, 05:19 AM:
EXCELLENT!!!
Holey crap, that is a big friggin' cat...
P.S. I have the "Bomber" cap from King of the Mountain. Its my 'go-to' lid for when it gets really cold.
Congrats, Cal!!!
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on February 02, 2017, 05:53 AM:
Way to go Cal!
I've called in a few lion, on accident, on coyote stands. Never had a tag though. Or for that matter, even knew if the season was open or not. Never killed one. Closest I ever came, was one that followed me for awhile on a mule deer bow hunt. Started wishing I could hang an arrow in that one after awhile.
I've got a Kromer. Can't remember whether it was Geordie or Scott, maybe both, inspired me? Super high quality lid, but I got it just a little bit too small. Too tight. So I only wore it for a little while. Definitely wasn't what I'd consider a real cold weather lid, but I'm a pussy in the cold anymore anyway.
- DAA
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 02, 2017, 06:49 AM:
Yup, Cal is the last one you would suspect to be wearing an imitation cap. As Dave said, fitting a Stormy Kromer can be a challenge; his is tight and mine is a little too roomy, but since nobody knows, you still look like you walk the walk, for all the wannabe's out there.
Winching that cat up the side of a mountain explains the condition of the fur on the first pic. It would be nice to do something with it, if you have everything else, he would make a hell of an impressive rug.
With the chirping, you might be thinking there was another cat around; I would.
Falling down a steep grade. That is what happened many years ago. That damned cat got away, went uphill like they all do, and it's an indication of how bad they are hit. He never stepped in snow, avoided it and was extremely hard to track in the gravel. One thing I've mentioned before, if a cat, any cat goes downhill, he is mortally wounded. Their inclination is to climb, every time. That cat tumbled at least 50/75 yards, but got up and over the top before we even got to the bottom. By the time we got up there it was a lost cause, he was nowhere in sight. At the time, The AZ woolgrowers had a bounty on lions, early 70's.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on February 02, 2017, 09:15 AM:
Dave, that KOTM Bomber hat will melt your friggin' head off. I don't even wear it while walking, for fear of overheating...
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 02, 2017, 11:46 AM:
True, I've seen it happen.
Posted by UTcaller (Member # 8) on February 02, 2017, 12:47 PM:
Very nice Cat Cal....
Posted by Moe (Member # 4494) on February 03, 2017, 05:11 AM:
Over the course of years I've called in and killed 3 cougars. Nothing like that one, tho.
Nice looking cat and from the looks of it you can do whatever you want with it.
I never feel a bit of remorse for killing a cougar. With that single cat you saved the lived of a bunch of deer.
Congratulations!
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 03, 2017, 09:30 AM:
I just looked at the king of the mountain website. They may have great products but based on their website design, I don't know if I would buy anything from them? Okay, maybe the Bomber hat, I liked that one for night hunting. The problem is you never get a real good look at their products, you see a lot of guys in hero shots, but you can't get a good look at a $400 shirt without scrolling around and even then you don't see all of it?
I guess it takes all kinds but they could learn something from Orvis or Filson, if you ask me?
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Brent Parker (Member # 4354) on February 03, 2017, 12:21 PM:
Nice cat Cal, congrats!
Posted by 4949shooter (Member # 3530) on February 03, 2017, 04:37 PM:
King of the Mountain is a good wool product. I believe I handled their wool at the Harrisburg Hunting and Outdoor show in the past.
I have a wool coat made by Autumnwood Outfitters (not sure if they are still active business), and a wool vest by Sleeping Indian which is very warm.
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Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on February 04, 2017, 06:49 AM:
King of the Mountain and Sleeping Indian are both high quality outfits. I have a pair of Sleeping Indian pants and a coat and they are unreal in toughness and warmth. That cap from KOM is at least 20 years old. It gets cleaned about every other year and is still warm and holding together and I wear it dang near every day in the winter.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on February 04, 2017, 10:16 AM:
That's a very good testimonial, Cal. I'm not personally familiar with the product but it looks good....what I can see of it? That's all I am saying, I'd like to see a no gimmick photo, without a dead animal, maybe even front and back, of a jacket, pants or shirt. Their web design is poor, in my opinion.
In the meantime, I'm going to throw my Stormy Kromer hat in the trash! Just kidding, Actually, I prefer watch caps anyway. And, I mean plural, I usually wear two.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by trapper2 (Member # 3651) on February 04, 2017, 08:54 PM:
good job on the cat, cal.
on the cap, I wear a Wyoming trader that is a real good wool cap, had a kromer and will not waste my money on another one, but I have a wool pullover made by kromer that I wear just about every day in the winter
Posted by 4949shooter (Member # 3530) on February 05, 2017, 02:57 AM:
Link to sleeping Indian's FB page if anyone is interested:
https://www.facebook.com/sleepingindianwool/
Posted by Grizz (Member # 4626) on February 20, 2017, 06:00 PM:
Congrats. Had one stalking me on a deer drive east of Meeker Co in 85. Had a pair close enough to shake hands in unit 55 South central Idaho in 98. Rick
Posted by 243aaron (Member # 4786) on April 18, 2017, 09:46 AM:
Congrats on the cat! Definitely a critter that's on my bucket list.
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