Same here in Nova Scotia they think they spotted a cougar , we have run hounds every winter for rabbits going on 50 years or more , never ever saw any tracks that would suggest cougars ate here , hounds have run bobcats many times.
Very informational. I would also like to mention that here in Missouri surprisingly back in the 90s my dad told me a story about how he was hunting for Boar at night and could hear and caught a glimpse of a mountain lion only with a 243. it’s most likely dead by now, but hopefully the genes were passed on There’s definitely been a couple of sightings over the years recently but none of them but no one has been as close as my dad to one. we also confirmed it had a den in my grandpas shed
Should be interesting to see if you can capture the cougars on film Charlie. We saw a massive one on my 40th birthday (all jokes aside), and of coarse the camera was not rolling. It was tan in colour. Have not seen one or tracks since. Do you think we are going to have another odd spring here, where the sap is running very early?
Oh now that is a very interesting question and to be truly honest. I'm not sure... The only thing I'm sure of is that the last three springs have been anything but normal. The time where we could do things by calendar weeks I think has passed... I could tell you years ago where and when you needed to be on certain rivers for the best fishing and now, the old ways/timing has been hit and miss.... We are living in interesting times indeed.
Well historically in March we would get plus daytime temps and minus nighttime temps and that's when we would tap the trees. Now I'm not sure if sap starts moving every time the temps are like that or if photosynthesis (Amount of daylight) plays a role in the moving of the sap? I remember older folks being concerned over the years when we will have a big prolonged wild in the middle of winter that the trees would start to bud and the frost would come back. Great question, I will have to research this as we are entering strange times when the once hardened calendar rules seem to be all over the place now.
Me and me buddy saw what we thought was a large black cat while we were riding ATV's one day. It was on the road a fair distance in front of us . We were both baffled as to what it was because it was like nothing we had ever seen before. We gave chase .... we were both on 500cc ATV's ...... we couldn't hold a candle to the speed it was running. I've never seen anything run so fast in my life. It made it's way off the road and into the woods. We never stood a chance of catching up with it. That was three or four years ago and the episode has not left my mind. Still have no idea what it was and we still question each other about it. From what we both saw of it we both thought we had seen a black panther .... !!!!!! It was an awesome experience - what ever it was ! Hodges Hills area between G Falls -windsor and Badger.
That sounds an awful lot like a Fisher. I live on the island now, but grew up in Ontario and we had them there. They look like a cross between a badger and a cat or weasel, but all black, and they have hooked claws that look too big for their feet. They're hyper aggressive and will hunt animals bigger than themselves. Real nasty if you startle or corner them
@@shawjt82 - NOPE !!! This thing was running like a cheetah .... I was on a Honda 500cc ATV doing about 65-70 KPH and it left me in it's dust like I was standing still ! This thing was built to run, Man !!! I've seen many, many black bears ..... definitely wasn't one !!!
Haha, I don't know if we'll be that lucky in my lifetime, but I truly believe the evidence is going to come, in the form of HD video and pictures as technology advances and we catch up. I believe it won't be an old hunter/trapper that gets it, but a Millennial or GenZ will have the tech and know how to get the most out of it... I went from a S3 phone to a iPhone 14 and still don't know how to use its functions the way I should. So if by some miracle I capture the needed footage, it will be totally by fluke...
It's only a matter of time. Phone cameras are getting better and better, more and more people using security cameras as well. One day someone will be able to get the proof needed to put a portion of this study to rest.
True Charlie , it’s only a matter of time .i have spoken to family members who have seen the cougar years ago . They have been here all along . Have been in the outdoors my whole life and have only seen a couple of lynx . These big cats are just as elusive, and our woods very dense , making very hard to get close , unless they want you too . Have you come across any sign on your guide trips ?
I know a guy who tells no bs, and he says he 100% seen one not far from Clarenville. Not that he thinks he seen one, or only caught a glimpse of it, he is 100% positive he seen one.
I seen a big black cat north of Rocky Harbour around the green point, bakers Brook area 3-4 years back! There were 3 other cars, ahead of me that pulled over to get pictures! I spoke to one fella, from Main, at the Irving in Rocky harbour shortly after! He got one pic of the ass end of it as it was going into the bush! I also reported it to wild life and they told me they’re have had few sightings around the same area!
Not quit, tech is getting better and the young folks are far better at using it than my generation. I believe someone much younger then me will be the one who gets the HD pictures and or video in the future, hopefully the near future.
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With all the trail cams covering virually all of the island now, someone will connect with one. Keep up the good work.
That video from the house is a lynx, I’ve trapped plenty of them and had lots on trail cams over the years. You can tell the way it walks it’s a lynx.
Same here in Nova Scotia they think they spotted a cougar , we have run hounds every winter for rabbits going on 50 years or more , never ever saw any tracks that would suggest cougars ate here , hounds have run bobcats many times.
they have found proof in NB and NS with confirmed hair snag samples from 20 different rubbing posts.
Very informational. I would also like to mention that here in Missouri surprisingly back in the 90s my dad told me a story about how he was hunting for Boar at night and could hear and caught a glimpse of a mountain lion only with a 243. it’s most likely dead by now, but hopefully the genes were passed on There’s definitely been a couple of sightings over the years recently but none of them but no one has been as close as my dad to one. we also confirmed it had a den in my grandpas shed
Awesome video and great information.. yes just a matter of time
I'm hoping the cameras catch something soon!
Should be interesting to see if you can capture the cougars on film Charlie. We saw a massive one on my 40th birthday (all jokes aside), and of coarse the camera was not rolling. It was tan in colour. Have not seen one or tracks since. Do you think we are going to have another odd spring here, where the sap is running very early?
Oh now that is a very interesting question and to be truly honest. I'm not sure... The only thing I'm sure of is that the last three springs have been anything but normal. The time where we could do things by calendar weeks I think has passed... I could tell you years ago where and when you needed to be on certain rivers for the best fishing and now, the old ways/timing has been hit and miss.... We are living in interesting times indeed.
💯 here’s another question? Is there any harm in tapping the trees now, in case of early sap?
Well historically in March we would get plus daytime temps and minus nighttime temps and that's when we would tap the trees. Now I'm not sure if sap starts moving every time the temps are like that or if photosynthesis (Amount of daylight) plays a role in the moving of the sap? I remember older folks being concerned over the years when we will have a big prolonged wild in the middle of winter that the trees would start to bud and the frost would come back. Great question, I will have to research this as we are entering strange times when the once hardened calendar rules seem to be all over the place now.
@NLGhostWolf I'll check today and see if our haskap plants are budding. I certainly hope not. If they are, I'll be tapping the maples.
Very interesting Charlie........keep up the search for this cat............Mr. Anstey is a creditable guy as I know him........
He sure is, top notch in every way.
Me and me buddy saw what we thought was a large black cat while we were riding ATV's one day. It was on the road a fair distance in front of us . We were both baffled as to what it was because it was like nothing we had ever seen before. We gave chase .... we were both on 500cc ATV's ...... we couldn't hold a candle to the speed it was running. I've never seen anything run so fast in my life. It made it's way off the road and into the woods. We never stood a chance of catching up with it. That was three or four years ago and the episode has not left my mind. Still have no idea what it was and we still question each other about it. From what we both saw of it we both thought we had seen a black panther .... !!!!!! It was an awesome experience - what ever it was ! Hodges Hills area between G Falls -windsor and Badger.
That sounds an awful lot like a Fisher. I live on the island now, but grew up in Ontario and we had them there. They look like a cross between a badger and a cat or weasel, but all black, and they have hooked claws that look too big for their feet. They're hyper aggressive and will hunt animals bigger than themselves. Real nasty if you startle or corner them
@@shawjt82 ..... YIKES !!!! LOL !!!
@@shawjt82 .... this thing was the size of a fully grown black labrador ...or bigger ....
@@UTOBEDUDE definitely not a fisher then, too big. Only other thing that comes to mind would be a black bear cub
@@shawjt82 - NOPE !!! This thing was running like a cheetah .... I was on a Honda 500cc ATV doing about 65-70 KPH and it left me in it's dust like I was standing still ! This thing was built to run, Man !!! I've seen many, many black bears ..... definitely wasn't one !!!
You're gonna have to change your logo to NL Ghost Cat lol,good luck in the hunt 👍
Haha, I don't know if we'll be that lucky in my lifetime, but I truly believe the evidence is going to come, in the form of HD video and pictures as technology advances and we catch up. I believe it won't be an old hunter/trapper that gets it, but a Millennial or GenZ will have the tech and know how to get the most out of it... I went from a S3 phone to a iPhone 14 and still don't know how to use its functions the way I should. So if by some miracle I capture the needed footage, it will be totally by fluke...
Way to go Charlie. Can't wait for that perfect time. That perfect proof.
It's only a matter of time. Phone cameras are getting better and better, more and more people using security cameras as well. One day someone will be able to get the proof needed to put a portion of this study to rest.
@NLGhostWolf it will be very interesting to see .
Keeping it open Charlie! One day who knows eh?
It's only a matter of time Mac...
We may have seen one at our cabin on the bay de spearre highway
Most encounters that have been reported to me over the years have been extremely brief in duration. Leaving some people doubting what they seen.
I've see 2 cougars in nova scotia while driving truck
outstanding, at the same time or two different sightings?
True Charlie , it’s only a matter of time .i have spoken to family members who have seen the cougar years ago . They have been here all along . Have been in the outdoors my whole life and have only seen a couple of lynx . These big cats are just as elusive, and our woods very dense , making very hard to get close , unless they want you too . Have you come across any sign on your guide trips ?
Right on Charlie
thanks
My pin didn’t show up in bay D’espoir lol
If anyone can find it you can for sure !!
thanks Juanita... I don't care who find them just as long as someone does...
what are yat bhy! townie myself, lot of cougars around the cotton club downtown, buy em a drink they do what ya want! XD
Interesting
thanks Barry
Hopefully you get some footage
somebody will, I truly don't care who gets it, just as long as someone gets it.
Tracks are also very convincing love it!
I know a guy who tells no bs, and he says he 100% seen one not far from Clarenville. Not that he thinks he seen one, or only caught a glimpse of it, he is 100% positive he seen one.
100's of sightings going back decades, it's only a matter of time before the right person, with the right camera gets HD stable footage.
Keep at it Charlie. There will be a better sighting some day for sure.
Cougars and bears grab their kills by the back of the neck and walk backward with them for miles
yes I know, and they are very strong animals. I've watched as much videos and documentaries as possible on them. Incredible animals...
@@NLGhostWolf Good Video as always -- Take care
Claws proof not a cat
100% absolutely false, do your research. They deploy their claws when needed for traction, holding and climbing...
I seen a big black cat north of Rocky Harbour around the green point, bakers Brook area 3-4 years back! There were 3 other cars, ahead of me that pulled over to get pictures! I spoke to one fella, from Main, at the Irving in Rocky harbour shortly after! He got one pic of the ass end of it as it was going into the bush! I also reported it to wild life and they told me they’re have had few sightings around the same area!
Sooner or later, the 100% proof will come...
Like all the Sasquatch videos, film grainy. Better chance of finding treasure on Oak Island
Not quit, tech is getting better and the young folks are far better at using it than my generation. I believe someone much younger then me will be the one who gets the HD pictures and or video in the future, hopefully the near future.
Wolf
Yes there's enough cameras around someone's got to capture one sooner or later!
Everyone must have the Bigfoot cameras lol. Can someone put out a bait site and setup trail cams.
Do some research cougars cannot be all black lol
no but the further northern they go the more grey they are, dark grey under the right lighting conditions can appear black or blackish.