[pct-l] Mountain Lion Attack

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Actually there is also a direct correlation with the mountain lion population and the lack of an adequate population control strategy.  California is one of the few states with a mountain lion herd that does not allow hunting of this animal.  There is clear evidence that the mountain lion is a signficiant reason for the dessimation of the black-tail deer herd in Northern California.  With the reduction in the deer herd, the mountain lion expands the search for food.  My vote is to open up a hunting season on mountain lions!

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From: dsaufley at sprynet.com 

> There is undoubtedly a direct correlation between the growing elk herd and the 
> expansion of the mountain lion population resulting increased attacks on 
> domestic animals and people. 
> 
> For a great (though disturbing) story and insights to mountain lion behavior, 
> the history of humans and mountain lions, and the impact of modern policies and 
> laws, read "A Beast in the Garden; The True Story of a Predator's Deadly Return 
> to Suburban America" by David Barron. 
> 
> www.amazon.com/Beast-Garden-Predators-Suburban-America/dp/0393326349/sr=8-1/qid= 
> 1169833781/ref=sr_1_1/102-7112815-1150557?ie=UTF8&s=books 
> 
> L-Rod 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> >From: stillroaming 
> >Sent: Jan 26, 2007 9:09 AM 
> >To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
> >Subject: [pct-l] Mountain Lion Attack 
> > 
> >This happened yesterday in Prarie Creek State Park just north of Orick, CA 
> >(about 60 miles south of the Oregon border). Both folks are fine, but they 
> >had quite a battle. The husband is *lucky* to be alive. While trying to get 
> >the lion to release the mans head, the wife bent an ink pen trying to stab 
> >the lion in the eye!!! Hunters killed 2 lions near where the attack took 
> >place. 
> > 
> >I've seen 3 moutain lions in my life; all of them crossing the road along a 
> >half mile stretch where 101 runs along the eastern border of this park. The 
> >locals will tell you, for the last 2 years anyways, that there has been an 
> >explosion of lions in this area. Livestock, pets, all disappearing at an 
> >alarming rate. 
> > 
> >Oh, also a *huge* and growing herd of protected elk live in the park. 
> >Coincidence? I think not. 
> > 
> >Scott 
> > 
> >>>>> 
> >In the eastern press today report of another mountain lion attack . This one 
> >north of San Francisco . Older couple hiking in a state park , I think ( ' 
> >Redwoods ' , etc . Something like . ) He was attacked , she drove the lion 
> >off . I remember the cyclist attack - who was saved by a friend and the 
> >woman attacked who went back to retrieve her boyfriend ' s dark glasses near 
> >Kern River . Others ( any one ) ? 
> > Rafter ( Bad ) Jack 
> ><<<< 
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