Cougar stalks an elk hunter in southern Colorado

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Cougar stalks an elk hunter in southern Colorado

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Жыл бұрын

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@DarkMatterX1 Жыл бұрын

"You know, I'm something of a hunter myself." -the cougar

@EricCartmanez125 Жыл бұрын

no kitty that's a bad kitty

@carajeronimo6657 Жыл бұрын

Expert hunter

@drewgaming9518 Жыл бұрын

“Well you seem a little bigger then I assumed, I shall take my skills and abilities and move on from this moment, but remember, I’m something I’m of a hunter myself” -the cougar

@cosmicbonzo7559 Жыл бұрын

😂

@thislittlethingcalledlifea8586 11 ай бұрын

🤣😂👏👏

@DylansPen Жыл бұрын

Cougar had the same look as the dude, like "What the hell is that."

@kmjezik Жыл бұрын

😅😅

@47alice91 9 ай бұрын

Now a cougar will track you. He's a real stalker.

@Siksika925 6 ай бұрын

@@47alice91 Humans do the same thing. We just don't have big claws and teeth to dispatch our prey. We need tools.

@tptomlin Жыл бұрын

Bro that eye contact through the bushes is scary

@datiger39 10 ай бұрын

imagine a real big cat like a tiger doing that in the bushes and not knowing lol

@kpj2224 9 ай бұрын

@@datiger39nah, you don’t need to imagine that to be scared of this

@pinkbeatle2012 9 ай бұрын

I sensed a strong sexual connection between the both of them 😂

@saab9-5 8 ай бұрын

@@datiger39that is a real big cat TF you on about

@cnacm 8 ай бұрын

@@saab9-5i think he meant more that this situation is scary by itself.

@tyrtyrtyr1m1m Жыл бұрын

Guaranteed he was calling elk and he called in something he was not expecting lmao

@adrianojames8388 Жыл бұрын

There was a bow hunter doing exactly what you described above Glenwood Springs , calling to a herd of elf that he was watching , after calling he was sitting watching in the direction of the elk and he hears a small branch behind him snap . As he turned to look he was hit in the chest by 2 lions , they rolled , separated then the lions ran off towards the herd . He was camo'd out and had put cow elk piss on him to cover his scent .

@Bryan-cj5ox Жыл бұрын

@@adrianojames8388those elf herds can be annoying, particularly when you hunt around Christmas time

@adrianojames8388 Жыл бұрын

@@Bryan-cj5ox I agree !!!

@adrianojames8388 Жыл бұрын

@@Bryan-cj5ox those little buggers are always creeping around !

@marttram2183 Жыл бұрын

@@adrianojames8388so the cougars weren't pouncing on the hunter but rather they weren't aware the hunter was right there and they slammed into him as they were about to charge the herd? Wow, I'd be going to get baptized as soon as I got home lol

@seganaleqa 9 ай бұрын

I love how it’s starts off with him chasing it off, but then ends with him making the universal “come here kitty” sound. 😹

@johnellis9458 6 ай бұрын

He wanted the cat to come back so he could bs a story it attacked him so he could shoot it.

@graysheep47 5 ай бұрын

@@johnellis9458 Then he wouldn't have recorded it and just shot it Einstein.

@SuhailaAlFraiheen 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, why the distressed rabbit sounds at the end?

@idealmasters 2 ай бұрын

Thought maybe it just wanted to be pet 😂

@seaweed1068 Жыл бұрын

cougar: hey buddy, having any luck?

@whitegyrl5863 9 ай бұрын

Hunter: Hey buddy, im not food. Cougar: But you could be! ( licks chops)

@nooneyouknow239 Жыл бұрын

Never ever ever take your eyes off it. If it thinks it’s lost the element of surprise, it’s more likely not to attack.

@oldmech619 Жыл бұрын

When the cat freezes, it thinks you can not see him. As soon as you move your head, they will move to a new position. As soon as they feel they have been spotted, yep games over. Hopefully.

@Nutty_By_Nature 8 ай бұрын

@@oldmech619Just be a man about it. The animal isn't cornered, it doesn't wanna risk being injured or dying, alternatively you can feed it and slowly become friends, cougars are so easy to domesticate it's kinda crazy.

@oldmech619 8 ай бұрын

@@Nutty_By_Nature It’s interesting to read your comment. Did you have personal encounters with cougars? I had two cat encounters. Once as a very young kid about 1950 in California. My dad had parked the convertible next to a cliff. He went off hunting for a cougar. In the mean time, the cat showed up on the cliff top. Just looking down at us. I know my mother was a bit scared. It wasn’t making the growling sound you see in the old movies so we’re safe. I remember my father being pissed after his return. Another time one came into a cabin we were staying in while sleeping. We had been cooking and the door was not very secure. My brother and I were not in the same room as my parents. Fortunately he left without me.

@patdriver5696 7 ай бұрын

Maybe. Or not.

@Reagan_John Жыл бұрын

He might have heard him using a call and been straight up confused 😂

@enigmaedits1559 8 ай бұрын

Cat was like "that's the weirdest fucking elk I've ever seen"

@towritemichelle210 Жыл бұрын

He too enjoys hunting

@dkbros1592 Жыл бұрын

ya u should meet it u will be great meal

@TheKomentor Жыл бұрын

He has to hunt to feed his stomach. The cameraman doesn't need to.

@keithquinn5624 9 ай бұрын

@@TheKomentor he pretends he does and thinks he’s cool

@Siksika925 6 ай бұрын

@@TheKomentor Wait, so the man behind the camera doesn't need to eat to live?

@fivestoneracingfab515 Жыл бұрын

I love when cougars sneak up on me, usually happens around 1am at the bar though….

@cmuwarrior83 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@thislittlethingcalledlifea8586 11 ай бұрын

🤣😂

@zaayjugg1268 11 ай бұрын

Dawg what😂😂😂😂

@11bravo86 11 ай бұрын

Atta boy cowboy.

@NorthForkFisherman 10 ай бұрын

And you've got the claw marks to prove it.

@alexander_yt8927 Жыл бұрын

" I'm not food " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@aprilsmith3683 Жыл бұрын

Yup...🇿🇦❤️🐈

@mreese8764 Жыл бұрын

That's for the cougar to decide.

@michaelmudzenda4065 Жыл бұрын

@@mreese8764 if he has a gun then no it’s not 😂

@mrgrump2534 8 ай бұрын

@@michaelmudzenda4065ok bud…. Keep thinking that

@mrgrump2534 8 ай бұрын

@@michaelmudzenda4065that thing Is way faster than him. There’s no way you’re getting a shot off that quick with a Long gun

@EricSloppy-qv9wx Жыл бұрын

The way that cat leisurely strolled off, I hardly think he "scared it away"😮😂😂

@SufiyanMJ-sn7hn 11 ай бұрын

Cougar was like I only wanted to say Hello why would u throw a rock😂

@skylee4708 11 ай бұрын

The cat licked his lips 😂 he could taste you 😂😂😂

@Rivervixen_dope__ 11 ай бұрын

“You know, we have a lot in common.” -the cougar

@CC-fo7tr Жыл бұрын

He didn’t look scared, just smart.

@Nutty_By_Nature 8 ай бұрын

Mhm, somehow these animals are aware humans can help them. Just seeing if he could get a free meal potentially or perhaps curious. I know several people who raised kids with cougars as a pet.

@Ravenholm337 8 ай бұрын

@@Nutty_By_Nature they'd just rather not eat anything that can put up a fight

@tylernaturalist6437 11 ай бұрын

That’s a youngster, an older cat would have never come that close

@OFTDREAMERBOY Жыл бұрын

I would literally start crying, and screaming. And shitting myself.

@muhdymenthol Жыл бұрын

natural selection 😂

@ms.voiceofreason9633 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jonahjameson9071 Жыл бұрын

😅

@manuelese8760 Жыл бұрын

He had weapons. If the cat tried to attack him he'd shoot him

@BoutThatAction Жыл бұрын

That's ultimate "eat me" call. Good luck with that

@soundzillaw 8 ай бұрын

This guy just made a kissing noise at a cougar like it was a house cat 😂

@thefishfin-atic7106 Жыл бұрын

that cat has every right to be there, and those Elk are its food, so if I were the hunter, I'd make sure to bag an Elk, and leave an offering behind for it, to make things fair.

@daskook2656 8 ай бұрын

Lmao mountain lions have a 90% success rate hunting they do more than fine.

@mjwbulich 8 ай бұрын

@@daskook2656You might want to double check that figure. Cougars have about a 25% success rate and that drops even lower when they hunt elk. None of the big cats but the cheetah get anywhere near 50%.

@OctopusH2O 8 ай бұрын

Humans also have every right to be anywhere and hunt animals for food, maybe in this case i know its not a necessity for the hunter to hunt, but when talking about rights we have the same as animals

@kathleenmccrory9883 8 ай бұрын

@@OctopusH2O You sound way overly defensive.

@vinnycaruso1166 8 ай бұрын

@@OctopusH2Owe are animals, and were hyper carnivores. Idk why tf people cant acknowledge that fact.

@Ash_Vulpine 8 ай бұрын

People forget humans have the broken ability of just being able to throw things, which literally terrifies other animals

@TripleSixFilms666 Жыл бұрын

What if you just said “here kitty kitty” and it just came up to you all nice like a house cat

@larrypinkard2051 Жыл бұрын

😆

@zeuscash7830 Жыл бұрын

Try it and report back😂

@knutjobgoblin Жыл бұрын

Yes

@fshnbuddy2 Жыл бұрын

Then he wouldn’t be able to walk with those stones between his legs.

@jaredsmith2092 Жыл бұрын

Cool encounter! That one is pretty young still.

@karenblackbird1123 Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought.

@Disciple_Of_Lerxst 8 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Looked pretty young.

@user-qp7qx9gg8m 8 ай бұрын

Dont give that Cougar your number, I hear shes a stalker.😂😂

@wolfeadventures Жыл бұрын

Yell, throw rocks, appear big, but most importantly, grab your phone and record.

@dannyfeeney318 2 ай бұрын

Yep because the guys at home would not believe him otherwise... LOL

@leonardogarcia2506 Жыл бұрын

You’re definitely food! Just not an easy meal. 😂

@westxranchin Жыл бұрын

That’s not “scared away”… That’s a bored cat that decided he didn’t want to dull his claws on your face.

@TryGuy-es1kc Жыл бұрын

That cougar being bored saved it’s life, I think it decided to not be dropped dead where it breathes 🔫 💥

@FarradMuseumofTruth Жыл бұрын

@@TryGuy-es1kc one day one will drop on your neck.

@mikeoxlong6129 Жыл бұрын

Nahh even predators are skittish. If something they’re thinking about fucking with grows to twice its original size they get scared.

@CakeScented Жыл бұрын

It decided it he wasn't worth the effort

@hearditfirst8010 Жыл бұрын

You are either a prey or predator.. every animal knows this. They can tell by vibes, instinct and body language. By that guy's reserved and confident body language, it was communicated to the cougar that he'd be too much of a trouble and risky to mess with.

@fhxs Жыл бұрын

The cougar made the same little mouth movement my cat makes when my cat is watching me cook lol

@MrConabr 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful cat!

@P0intnHold 10 ай бұрын

Can hear the cow elk mewing in the background. Really cool. I pray I never get that close to a wild cat while hunting or hiking.

@joeyhayes8957 8 ай бұрын

Got a love the little dying rabbit noise at the end like he was trying to get his attention one last time.😅

@tannerknight7706 8 ай бұрын

See that cat licking his lips?! He was hungry , not hungry enough too mess around and find out !!😂😂

@cherylrobbearts8041 8 ай бұрын

He's SO beautiful. I'm relieved you weren't forced to protect yourself n you both lived to hunt another day.

@aarongrabowski3775 Жыл бұрын

Omg those cats are so beautiful and scary at the same time.

@chadsmith7075 9 ай бұрын

cougar was like that's pretty rude throwing rocks

@Friendofmine377 8 ай бұрын

Cougar: Your in my spot...

@lowkeylifelearner Жыл бұрын

Cougar said "Get out of here?" Mf I LIVE here 🤣

@user-gr5io8gu1j Жыл бұрын

Him sayin " get outa here" was the equivalent of someone quietly calling someone a "punk" as he walk further from you to avoid confrontation but still feel bad ass

@ozramblue117 8 ай бұрын

How they manage to be both terrifying and cute at the same time.

@wordplay6665 8 ай бұрын

Ahhhh the circle of life! He was licking his chops staring through those trees😂

@Stacey0909 8 ай бұрын

I had a Colorado cougar ~ Jake was bought for $500 from a "lady" by a Navy SEAL. He broke his femur riding in a pickup truck at 6wks old. I was a Tech, working in a Veterinary Hospital. Jake imprinted on me, we bought land in a legal state & began building his enclosure to specs. The government stole him from us! He should have never been taken from the wild!!! I'm thankful for every single minute with Jake! Leave wildlife in the wild!!!

@bdb1052 7 ай бұрын

Hell yeah king, whenever a cougar spots me in the bushes I'm the one who has to run away 😂

@the_craftee_kitty2129 Жыл бұрын

This full video shows the elk hunter Having to fire two shots towards the cat. Thankfully and miraculously the cat avoided both shots And then wandered away after.

@sarigo533 Жыл бұрын

He was probably confused seeing this man just sitting in the woods alone

@RougeComputer Жыл бұрын

When you see another hunter in your money spot

@Slimenator 8 ай бұрын

The cat was like: Shit, it noticed me. There goes my element of surprise.

@internet_internet Ай бұрын

Coming in close contact with a mountain lion is an extraordinary feeling. I’ll never forget the central Texas one I came across. Kitty was just relaxing in the shade under a small shrub tree. It didn’t care that I zoomed past it on a bike 20-25yds away, walked the bike up back up the small hill to try to get a better look at what I thought I just saw, and then made prolonged direct eye contact with it. When my dumb self tried to take a few steps closer, it slowly stood up, turned to the side, stretched its whole body out like a house cat, then turned around the rest of the way and slowly walked down the small hill behind it. Extraordinary. I was in shock, especially considering the fairly developed area it was in.

@almightygin Жыл бұрын

I'm not a wildlife expert and correct me if I'm wrong, but if that cat was stalking him he'd have never seen it. I feel it's more curiosity than hunting the hunter

@karamad2847 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's not true. There's no where for him to hide, it's all green. Lions do that but even then it's not that hard for humans to see it.

@squarepegroundhole8211 Жыл бұрын

@@karamad2847chance encounter, the guy was probably smart and downwind. The creature was surprised and wouldn’t put itself in that position if it knew there was another predator after the same game.

@jameskleist4019 Жыл бұрын

As close as that cat was, if he stayed sitting, he could have been in a fight for his life. If he was elk hunting, he should have used his gun and shot at the cat either to put him down or chase him away.

@jay-1800 Жыл бұрын

⁠⁠⁠⁠@@jameskleist4019 if you notice it mentioned once he actually stood up the cat left.He was camouflaged had his scent masked and was probably as the other person said down wind from the car. The cat probably realized he was there and since he was sitting saw something it thought it could take down. Once he stood up and made himself bigger the cat was deterred. But 100% he’s hunting for elk so whatever rifle he’s using would be more than enough to handle a murder kitty

@zeuscash7830 Жыл бұрын

@@jameskleist4019appeared to be bow hunting. Most states don’t allow you to have a gun bow hunting.

@tumbleweed6694 8 ай бұрын

It wasn't aggressive at all. You can tell the hunter was able to sense that. Curious at best. Most likely didn't see him until they were right on eachother. That's honestly one of the most chill cougars

@Daniel-tq7hx 11 ай бұрын

Bro really just went hey buddy like it’s a tabby

@D_a_r_K_c_L_o_u_D 7 ай бұрын

Cougar was like, "You got me. I'm all out of Paper."

@YouNoy 6 ай бұрын

He's like "Omg there's an Alien in my room.. there's an Alien in my room..."

@Bigtymemcd Жыл бұрын

I had that happen to me in Oregon, except the young Tom had no idea I was there. Coolest experience of my life.

@alienandroid2012 Жыл бұрын

Cougar is in his home, please let him be. I’m still amazed that we have big cats in North America

@Martini3inc Жыл бұрын

If nobody’s told you yet. That cougar let you slide that day.

@Chris-ih6jv 10 ай бұрын

I mean the guy has a gun...lol he was being kind and trying to ward it off before it came to shooting

@owaagg3485 6 ай бұрын

Cigar like “so we both hunting the same thing “

@markhilsen2700 Жыл бұрын

That cat needs the food more than you do

@jaybz1276 11 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the cougar gets dibs on the elk...you're in his house.

@lukebillings1936 8 ай бұрын

Cougar: “Elk would have been good but you’ll do.”

@alexeatonexploresamerica5511 Жыл бұрын

Excuse me this is my territory you're hunting it get out of here that's my food

@ClihtYeastwood Жыл бұрын

Lucky fella… usually when they’re that curious they ain’t going away

@robertconsoni9355 Жыл бұрын

Make sure when cougars are around to protect your neck at all times.

@JimmyTwoTimesGTPx2 Жыл бұрын

ya Gotta PROTECT your NECK!!!

@DarkMatterX1 Жыл бұрын

In my experience, the only thing you gotta protect when cougars are around is your pecker. Wrap it up, she's probably got some miles on her.

@cnone3785 7 ай бұрын

With a mullet

@JokerScribe Жыл бұрын

Cougar, 'excuse me sir have you heard of the new special offer at...'

@Floydnewalla24 Жыл бұрын

Wait! Ive been trying to reach you regarding your car's extended warranty!!

@BirdDawg1 10 ай бұрын

What a feeling when you find yourself stalking the same prey as a lion. Serious business right here. Thank you for sharing this. Edit: And nice calling, incredible.

@Floopenterprise 8 ай бұрын

He’s thinking two things “Can I eat you” “Can I eat what you’re about to eat”

@gregrogers3030 8 ай бұрын

This dude is looking for the wrong kind of Cougar 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

@leonardebron6032 8 ай бұрын

It’s funny how him standing up scared the cougar more than the rocks, as if it’s confidence faded believing it wasn’t the bigger-stronger opp.

@rogelioandresmendezponcees1224 8 ай бұрын

- the cougar : hey buddy are your receiving orders?

@rickylee6129 8 ай бұрын

Cougar: HHHMMM, I wonder if they taste like chicken 🐔 😅 🤔 ❓️

@jacksondaniels8169 8 ай бұрын

This happened to me while night riding my mountain bike in WA state. The cougar was stalking me and my buddy by our bike lights. We kept hearing noises we weren't making and felt odd as if we were being stalked. Ultimately, it left us alone when we circled the wagons and raised the bikes above our heads while yelling at the big cat. Hadn't done a night ride since, almost 20 years later.

@Karl51729 8 ай бұрын

"Bro, you took my spot" -the cougar-

@gdaddy5193 Жыл бұрын

The cat wasn't scared away ... It decided to walk away. Personally I wouldn't have felt comfortable until I was locked safely in my truck. That cat is a MUCH better hunter.

@kohanrains776 7 ай бұрын

When you made the last sound i was like "ayo what!!"

@universalkush3140 8 ай бұрын

Cougars warning you back off the elk 😅😅🤣😅

@user-bv1gb5fi7x 6 ай бұрын

Well I can promise you there's no elk within a half a mile there.. lol

@Brysonaquatics 5 ай бұрын

Bro tried to call it back like a cat

@dankamp2872 8 ай бұрын

"There's a nice kitty..."

@Douche5623 4 ай бұрын

"Well how's YOUR hunting going buddy?" -Mountain lion

@9thsean Жыл бұрын

Great composure. No need to shoot. Just a curious cat.

@CakeScented Жыл бұрын

A curious cat that could kill you

@ayoutubeuser8383 10 ай бұрын

wekl this is the full tutorial for how to be a sacrifice for cougar's lunch.

@Sierra19 Жыл бұрын

A big cat stalking you is fucking terrifying

@extreme1801 8 ай бұрын

Hey honey, I got a new mount! We shall call him mittens.

@christiansearcy Жыл бұрын

Cougar knew what that noise was he was out of THERE😂😂😂

@BarbieBabeEve 8 ай бұрын

Finally chases the cougar away only to try & call it back making cat kiss noises! ☠️🤦🏼‍♀️😅

@Sasquatchflow Жыл бұрын

I’d be breaking branches, shaking trees, acting like a maniac and throwing big ass rocks lol

@kijros100 8 ай бұрын

You missed the perfect opportunity to have a hunting buddy.

@dallasmore6703 Жыл бұрын

Careful, that's a young inexperienced kitty, and like teenagers in the hood, more bold, reckless and dangerous than an adult.

@ManagedPan1k Жыл бұрын

That cat was just waiting on you to get a kill

@bubunelu7027 Жыл бұрын

Scared the cat away? It looks to me that the cougar decided to casually walk away 😅

@AlexTuduran Жыл бұрын

The cougar: Nah bro, you're totally food.

@mklolcoru4840 Жыл бұрын

The human: yeah you are too big cat, once I skin you, I'll have to display your cougar head on a stick as a warning.

@dianasoper7598 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful cat❤

@michaelangelo1955 Жыл бұрын

You're in his territory threatening his survival. No elk for him and he dies. No elk for you and you go to the store for groceries.

@mikeeihusen5194 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful and terrifying all together.. Im from Nebraska and we have had lions in the Omaha metro, one was killed behind a school and was stuffed and is now in the lobby of the school, ranchers have found deer carcasses on top of huge hay bails, in a tree in someones backyard in city limits in Kearney NE.. wild. Awesome video, thanks for sharing.

@559vrod 8 ай бұрын

150 pound cats are way more terrifying than a 150 pound dog

@mattwatts33 Жыл бұрын

The large cat. 😆

@MrBusy777 Жыл бұрын

Always carry catnip w you! Works on all cats 😻

@cnone3785 7 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great idea. Big cat with a buzz & was already hungry.. ...but could be the start of a crazy weekend. U & the cat both all buzz'n playing tag with the elk, Bigfoot, & a nome or 2 ..

@mssavage6927 8 ай бұрын

Cougar said hell with the elk I found something easier to catch human.😂😂😂

@markjosephjose9912 11 ай бұрын

One is hunting to survive and the one is hunting for fun😂

@blueeyedredness 5 ай бұрын

Yeah humans still need to eat it’s either the store or hunt. Better to hunt an animal that lived naturally it’s whole life then to by your bs Walmart food.