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OMR

Since we're getting a lot of mountain lion sightings lately, I thought I would post the article that we have posted on the Warrior's site:

The Department of Fish and Game has asked that you report any mountain lion sightings - no matter where you see them. This will enable them to determine the movements and behavior of the lions and their propensity to attack.
If you do sight a mountain lion on the trail please do the following:

Do not approach the lion - I received a picture taken at relatively close range by trail users; this is a mistake. Do not attempt to approach a lion, this will only lesson its fear of humans.
Instill fear in the lion - If you are confronted by a lion, do not run - hold your bike above your head and scream and shout. Have others with you throw rocks at the lion and/or consider bringing a compressed air powered horn and blast it several times so that the lion associates humans with fear. While it may seem cruel to throw rocks at the lion, you will be helping the lion by making him understand he should not interact with humans. It is believed that lions are getting acclimated to human presence and no longer view them as a threat.

Evelyn Boswell of the MSU News Service reported on the following study:
People who encounter mountain lions should respond more aggressively than previously thought, according to a Montana State University-Bozeman researcher.
Marc Kenyon has studied hundreds of mountain lion attacks in the Western Hemisphere. His findings indicate that people should charge mountain lions instead of merely standing their ground. They should make loud, continuous noises rather than firing their guns once or twice.
“The data supports it well, and we feel confident saying that,” Kenyon said.
Kenyon is a range/wildlife extension associate and graduate student in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at MSU. He was an undergraduate at the University of California, Davis when he joined a nine-year study analyzing nearly every mountain lion encounter reported in North and South America since 1751. The ongoing study is led by E. Lee Fitzhugh of UC, Davis.
“If mountain lions feel they are in a dominant role, they are more likely to attack,” Kenyon said. “If the victim or the potential prey somehow obtains the upper hand, they may realize it’s not actually worth the effort energetically.”

Report the sighting - including the date, time, behavior and approximate size of the lion. To report a sighting, email Angel Raton at: araton@dfg.ca.gov

To lesson your chances of attack:

Consider riding in pairs and not alone - In literally every fatal lion attack the person was alone and attacked from behind. If you think you can fight off a 90 to 150 pound lion that attacks you from behind, and by surprise; good luck - you’ll need it.

Children and individuals of small to medium stature are especially vulnerable as a lion will size up his prey before attacking. Remember, for every time a person has seen a lion, there are far more people who have been seen by a lion - and never knew it.

Always remember that Nature is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of safety when wandering into our natural areas. Please be responsible for your own safety by following the safety guidelines we have given you. Government agencies can only do so much.

04/13/04 - Reprinted with permission from the Warrior’s Society News

SAR_boats

Don't: wear "Hot Kitty" perfume or "Cougar Lover" cologne
Do: carry a Smith & Wesson insurance policy, preferably plan #.357 or larger
Don't: Make purring, hairball or "in heat noises"

(just kidding, you can and probably will get arrested if you shoot a "poor defenseless mountain lion" with an "evil and illegal concealed firearm". )

2wheel_lee

It's not the lions you see that you should be afraid of, it's the ones you don't see!

The only mountain lion I have seen was on Blackstar Canyon last year on the evening of the 4th of July (it's really cool seeing the fireworks displays on both the OC side and the Corona side). I saw the lion as I was coming down the hill. It was in the middle of the fireroad, and once it saw my light, it bolted into the bushes.

So Chris, Hello Kitty clothing isn't appropriate? Damn!

Pugz

I just got a bottle of Cougar Lover cologne too, guess I better not put it on before riding.

SAR_boats

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Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

So Chris, Hello Kitty clothing isn't appropriate? Damn!

I wouldn't risk it. Nobody likes hello kitty.

Which would be worse: The lion is nearsighted and thinks Hello Kitty is trying to take over his territory, or, The lion is nearsighted and thinks Hello Kitty is his new girlfriend?

Both end very badly

Blue Rat

Thanks for the info ...

I saw one at Vale Lake (top of Damm Climb) a couple of months back ... it looked at me for a sec or two then bolted.

Kid A

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Originally Posted by SAR_boats

Don't: wear "Hot Kitty" perfume or "Cougar Lover" cologne
Do: carry a Smith & Wesson insurance policy, preferably plan #.357 or larger

now i'm so confused

tkblazer

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Originally Posted by mtber3737

Instill fear in the lion - If you are confronted by a lion, do not run - hold your bike above your head and scream and shout.

it looks like Sean aka the incredible Hulk has this down to the T

royta

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Originally Posted by mtber3737

It is believed that lions are getting acclimated to human presence and no longer view them as a threat.

Yeah, that'll happen when the DFG no longer issues cougar tags. Why the CA voting public should have a say in whether or not lions should be hunted is beyond me. I'm an electrician, I'm certainly no expert in mountain lions, so why should my opinion be considered on whether or not they should be hunted? Whether they are or are not hunted should be decided by the DFG (animal experts), not by folks living in Hollywood or San Francisco (plastic surgery experts).

OMR

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Originally Posted by royta

I'm an electrician, I'm certainly no expert in mountain lions.

You guys all crack me up! Have a great weekend riding!

OMR

icon

Or you can use AXE body spray to scare lions away!

okaypatrick

Thanks mtber as this is a very informatic little excerpt. I always wondered what to do in case of a mountain lion sighting. And..lmao at the photoshop.

Pain Freak

Are mountain lions edible?

Tacos de gato?

Abui

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtber3737

People who encounter mountain lions should respond more aggressively than previously thought, according to a Montana State University-Bozeman researcher.
Marc Kenyon has studied hundreds of mountain lion attacks in the Western Hemisphere. His findings indicate that people should charge mountain lions instead of merely standing their ground. They should make loud, continuous noises rather than firing their guns once or twice.

I have no problem with that rule. But if the lion were standing over a fresh kill what would you do? Make him run from his dinner?

Pain Freak

Mountain lions are why you should always ride with slower riders.

J_Sims

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Originally Posted by trekker

I have no problem with that rule. But if the lion were standing over a fresh kill what would you do? Make him run from his dinner?

Might make him want dessert

SAR_boats

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Are mountain lions edible?

Tacos de gato?

Tastes like chicken

OTHRIDER

Tastes like chicken

My last one tasted more like bald eagle or spotted owl

SAR_boats

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Originally Posted


OMR Daughters = grey hair!	Mountain Lions: What you should and shouldn't do. Since we're getting a lot of mountain lion sightings lately, I thought I would post the article that we have posted on the Warrior's site: The Department of Fish and Game has asked that you report any mountain lion sightings - no matter where you see them. This will enable them to determine the movements and behavior of the lions and their propensity to attack. If you do sight a mountain lion on the trail please do the following: Do not approach the lion - I received a picture taken at relatively close range by trail users; this is a mistake. Do not attempt to approach a lion, this will only lesson its fear of humans. Instill fear in the lion - If you are confronted by a lion, do not run - hold your bike above your head and scream and shout. Have others with you throw rocks at the lion and/or consider bringing a compressed air powered horn and blast it several times so that the lion associates humans with fear. While it may seem cruel to throw rocks at the lion, you will be helping the lion by making him understand he should not interact with humans. It is believed that lions are getting acclimated to human presence and no longer view them as a threat. Evelyn Boswell of the MSU News Service reported on the following study: People who encounter mountain lions should respond more aggressively than previously thought, according to a Montana State University-Bozeman researcher. Marc Kenyon has studied hundreds of mountain lion attacks in the Western Hemisphere. His findings indicate that people should charge mountain lions instead of merely standing their ground. They should make loud, continuous noises rather than firing their guns once or twice. “The data supports it well, and we feel confident saying that,” Kenyon said. Kenyon is a range/wildlife extension associate and graduate student in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at MSU. He was an undergraduate at the University of California, Davis when he joined a nine-year study analyzing nearly every mountain lion encounter reported in North and South America since 1751. The ongoing study is led by E. Lee Fitzhugh of UC, Davis. “If mountain lions feel they are in a dominant role, they are more likely to attack,” Kenyon said. “If the victim or the potential prey somehow obtains the upper hand, they may realize it’s not actually worth the effort energetically.” Report the sighting - including the date, time, behavior and approximate size of the lion. To report a sighting, email Angel Raton at: araton@dfg.ca.gov To lesson your chances of attack: Consider riding in pairs and not alone - In literally every fatal lion attack the person was alone and attacked from behind. If you think you can fight off a 90 to 150 pound lion that attacks you from behind, and by surprise; good luck - you’ll need it. Children and individuals of small to medium stature are especially vulnerable as a lion will size up his prey before attacking. Remember, for every time a person has seen a lion, there are far more people who have been seen by a lion - and never knew it. Always remember that Nature is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of safety when wandering into our natural areas. Please be responsible for your own safety by following the safety guidelines we have given you. Government agencies can only do so much. 04/13/04 - Reprinted with permission from the Warrior’s Society News __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe


SAR_boats Vanilla Gorilla	Don't: wear "Hot Kitty" perfume or "Cougar Lover" cologne Do: carry a Smith & Wesson insurance policy, preferably plan #.357 or larger Don't: Make purring, hairball or "in heat noises" (just kidding, you can and probably will get arrested if you shoot a "poor defenseless mountain lion" with an "evil and illegal concealed firearm". ) __________________


2wheel_lee Old-school BMXer	It's not the lions you see that you should be afraid of, it's the ones you don't see! The only mountain lion I have seen was on Blackstar Canyon last year on the evening of the 4th of July (it's really cool seeing the fireworks displays on both the OC side and the Corona side). I saw the lion as I was coming down the hill. It was in the middle of the fireroad, and once it saw my light, it bolted into the bushes. So Chris, Hello Kitty clothing isn't appropriate? Damn! __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!


Pugz Fat guy in a little coat	I just got a bottle of Cougar Lover cologne too, guess I better not put it on before riding.


Blue Rat F.O.G.R.	Thanks for the info ... I saw one at Vale Lake (top of Damm Climb) a couple of months back ... it looked at me for a sec or two then bolted. __________________ Dude, you were really flying when I passed you ... http://iebikes.com/


icon Member	Or you can use AXE body spray to scare lions away! __________________ www.iconsphotography.com www.peterktran.blogspot.com


okaypatrick Member	Thanks mtber as this is a very informatic little excerpt. I always wondered what to do in case of a mountain lion sighting. And..lmao at the photoshop.


Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Are mountain lions edible? Tacos de gato? __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips


OTHRIDER Loop'n on my Heckler	Tastes like chicken My last one tasted more like bald eagle or spotted owl __________________ A man's footprints in life are only as deep as the ones that follow in his steps.

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