[pct-l] Inflammatory mountain lion warning

[Bill Frenette]

"How's Your Trail?"  I heard from a reliable source that this guy was let go from Calif. Fish & Wildlife and he has been mad ever since. I should have taken the poster down. I hope someone does. I'd hate to think of everybody packing heat. Remember "Be Prepared" Ground Pounder Bill "Semper Fi"

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Drew Smith
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 2:07 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Inflammatory mountain lion warning

I saw this too. It's complete nonsense. I'll make just 2 points 

1. No predator can go from 500 to 5000 while its primary prey goes from 20000 to 4000 or whatever made up number be used. There aren't nearly enough missing poodles and teenagers to make up the difference. 


2. A gun is of no use in protecting yourself from mountain lions. They are ambush hunters, and if they do attack you will not have time to draw. 


That said, I did see lion tracks in Mission canyon miles 226-230 on 4/11. Also, some pretty big bear tracks along Holcolm Creek, miles 290 -292 4/16. 


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