I saw no indication on the cat's part ( body posture) that he was stalking with intent...
In fact, it didn't even know that guy was there. The perception that predators don't space out or fugup is totally bogus ( I've seen it)
I don't believe "warning shots" have much value for a predator with intent. Spooked the un-aware cat tho.
Based on a number of experiences with brown bears and wolves here in Alaska.
Loud noises are pretty much worthless on aware critters, IME. wolves excepted. Them things don't miss a bet. Don't waste the bullet- you might need it.
On critters unaware or uncertain of what you are, the human voice is far more effective than a "warning shot".
As said in "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". , " If you are going to shoot, shoot, don talk...."
Ha! That cat was totally aware of him. He was def firing at the cat too. The fact that he hit the ground right in front of him seemed to be a big deterrent
He has much more confidence in his one handed walking backwards shot placement than I do in mine....if those were warning shots. I think I would have tried for a bit more "cushion" on the placement if warning was the intent.
I saw no indication on the cat's part ( body posture) that he was stalking with intent...
In fact, it didn't even know that guy was there. The perception that predators don't space out or fugup is totally bogus ( I've seen it)
I don't believe "warning shots" have much value for a predator with intent. Spooked the un-aware cat tho.
Based on a number of experiences with brown bears and wolves here in Alaska.
Loud noises are pretty much worthless on aware critters, IME. wolves excepted. Them things don't miss a bet. Don't waste the bullet- you might need it.
On critters unaware or uncertain of what you are, the human voice is far more effective than a "warning shot".
As said in "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". , " If you are going to shoot, shoot, don talk...."
Nonsense.
Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.
I personally believe the cat had intent (not good), and as said already I would not have let it get that close if it were me. And if I was going to shoot I would have had intent also.
Big animal stalking me, there are no warning shots. Period.
First shot maybe a warning shot. But I'd put more money on he flinched when he saw it start to pounce and the gun discharged and he got really lucky that the cat hesitated.
Second shot clearly missed was because captain goober snatcher couldn't shoot worth a [bleep].
That’s not a cougar stalking, the cat is attempting to chase the guy off. See how the cougar bats the air right before the hunter’s first shot? That’s the equivalent of a bluff charge. Most likely a female with her cubs nearby. That doesn’t mean the cat wouldn’t eventually attack the hunter, but that’s not how a cougar stalks and kills it’s prey.
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Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.
I personally believe the cat had intent (not good), and as said already I would not have let it get that close if it were me. And if I was going to shoot I would have had intent also.
I agree.
Originally Posted by luv2safari
I saw that he hit the cat in the left paw with the first shot.
It looks like the cat was limping away at the end of the video.
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Those weren't "warning shots". The guy was rattled and flinched.
Exactly^^
Originally Posted by johna1
Big animal stalking me, there are no warning shots. Period.
First shot maybe a warning shot. But I'd put more money on he flinched when he saw it start to pounce and the gun discharged and he got really lucky that the cat hesitated.
Second shot clearly missed was because captain goober snatcher couldn't shoot worth a [bleep].
Good post..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
One of MANY reasons why I love my 5.7. It's tamed alotta Bears,with a single hit amidship. Hint..............
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