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YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« on: December 16, 2009, 05:42:02 PM »
http://www.iowadnr.gov/news/09dec/mountainlion.html

S' nice ta know they's still things out there what cn' eat ya! Makes life a bit more innerestin' when yer out in the woods! 8)
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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2009, 04:45:52 AM »
That's my county, makes you want to up gun a little when going out, 22 just isn't enough any more.
Friend over by I.C.  was losing lambs, had a guy come in to trap the coyote , ended up with about 20  within a few miles.
There is stuff out there that works the night shift.
Best wishes,  :)
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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2009, 05:13:29 AM »
I am bordering you guy's to the east and south and my knee's are still shaking after reading that  ;D ;)

Actually, my little 3-7/8" birds head Vaquero in the .45 Colt tucked away cross-draw style in an Uncle Mikes #2 holster has replaced my old H&R .22 for about three years running now for those trips when I am either scouting or going out to setup the blind. She hits hard & accurate with 60yd shots being very doable on med size game...this is (comfort food) for sure.

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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2009, 07:45:42 AM »
Washington Co.?? :)

Never mind, just checked, you are in Central , Ill.
You've probably got them too.
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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2009, 08:46:56 PM »
I'm located in Marion County, SW of Des Moines. I saw a lion here 4 years ago, 4 miles west of Knoxville. Local DNR officer checked the tracks and could not confirm the sighting (said the tracks in the dust beside the road were too "smudged" ::)

BTW, that lion was within 20 yards of a favorite camp site of mine.  :o I am ALWAYS armed when I'm in rural areas nowdays! :D

Found this pic of the Meringo Lion online
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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2009, 04:43:00 AM »
Quote from: goodshot on December 18, 2009, 07:45:42 AM
Washington Co.?? :)

Never mind, just checked, you are in Central , Ill.
You've probably got them too.

Sangamon Co to be exact. We do get some reliable sighting reports but they are still few and far in between.
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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2009, 05:42:29 PM »
Found another pic
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Re: YES!!!!!! Lions in Iowa
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2009, 06:00:20 PM »
That mind picture will make you think when you go out back to check the "chickens" late at night!

 When I "hear" the coyotes at night I feel better when out back!
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