Comments on: What To Do When Encountering a Mountain Lion While Hiking

By: Bram

Bram — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 04:05:50 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Zink. Wow what a memorable experience, Cheryl! I'm sure that it was initially pretty scary, but once you let the occurrence sink in, I can imagine it's something you'll never forget. I'm glad no one got hurt, though, and both parties went their own way! Definitely shows that we're hardly ever alone when camping in a natural area, however busy it might seem.

By: Cheryl Zink

Cheryl Zink — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:37:30 +0000

I was camping alone in November 2019 at Sly Park in Pollock Pines, California. I had caught a trout for dinner and after I ate it I was standing by the fire pit in the pitch dark. I suddenly heard a scream and a long loud hiss about 6 feet away. I slowly walked to my lantern to turn it on. The mountain lion had left the campsite and walked across the road and up to a hillside. I wanted to make sure he was gone so I shined my flashlight on the hillside and saw two big round red eyes! That was the scariest part! Then he screamed and hissed again so I slowly walked to my vehicle and turn my engine on and scan the hillside with my brights until he was gone. I actually felt bad that he came for my fish but I had already eaten it.

By: Bram

Bram — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:28:03 +0000

In reply to solorzano ann. It seems like that area is, in fact, home to a population of mountain lions. So, there's always a small chance you might encounter one, although this is very unlikely. I do not have information about verified sightings, however, but I'd suggest contacting local authorities for more details.

By: solorzano ann

solorzano ann — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:28:26 +0000

I hike in areas where mountain lion warnings are posted, although never far from residential locations. I live in CA 95610, and frequent Folsom Lake from most entry points, as well as all along the American River.
How likely am I to encounter a larger cat than what my dog and I would be able to properly fend off?
Also, how many verified sightings have been recorded, in recent years, within the above mentioned areas?
Thank you for a fascinating and educational article.

By: Bram Reusen

Bram Reusen — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:24:44 +0000

In reply to Amber Ogborn. What an amazing experience, Amber. Thanks for sharing!!

By: Amber Ogborn

Amber Ogborn — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:24:42 +0000

I live on 80 acres, in Klamath National Forests on the Klamath River 15 miles south of Happy Camp, Ca.
I’m sitting on my porch scrubbing some tires to be painted when all of a sudden I see my Shar-Pei, Buck hauling ass, tail tucked around the corner from the patio to the front porch. I look up and 10 feet in front of me is this Mountain Lion. I found my self more fascinated by this than scared but never the less hollered at my husband in the house and he came out and of course was like “H***S***”. He stood there for at least a minute or two just looking at us as we were at him/her. Possibly his first sight of humans. Who knows. Then our livestock guardian dogs came down the hill and the chase was on. They had him stuck in a tree and we just fired a few shots to back the dogs off and get them corralled so the cougar could be on is way. We are in his house and unless he is really a threat or becomes one I just assume let him be.