Cougars are really dangerous anmails I had to use bear spray to protect myself one night walking my dogs it almost punched on me luckily I had bear spray
Gabrielle Yanke Sheesh I'll do you one better and go with the customers walking in two minutes before close in an empty restaurant. Everyone giving them the same look as the kit kat lol
"We promise we'll be quick" they said "Don't worry I'll take care of you" they said. Once you hear those lines you know you're going to be there forever and be lucky enough to get 15% lol
The people mocking this guy are fools. He did everything right. He stood his ground, made himself loud, didn't turn his back, and made ultimately had to fire back as a last resort. He showed an incredible amount of restraint, perhaps too much.
Hi should have retreated extremely slowly , while watching this beautiful animal ( not turn his back on him ! )The screaming and shouting will only lead to confusion. Greetings Conny
@@connys.a.6252 Sorry, but you're dead wrong about this. That cat was advancing on him. It was in full-on predator mode. If he shows any weakness, he's done. That cat wasn't confused about anything at all. It stayed right there in the face of a loud, angry human for more than ten minutes. It knew exactly what it was doing and the outcome it wanted. That cat wasn't interested in leaving. Just watch the ears. And the flattening against the ground. It tested him over and over. If he's backing up and trips, it's over. The wildlife biologists will all tell you "stand your ground". If that doesn't work, you have to get aggressive and convince the cat there are easier meals to be had elsewhere. No offense, Conny, but your advice in a situation like that would probably get someone killed. Maybe it would be best if you let the professional wildlife folks provide the guidance on such matters rather than offering your emotionally-based advice. It's misplaced.
I wonder how good of defense a powerful handheld laser could be ... I’d hate to have to blind an animal but if you could avoid the eyes and just burn it for a second, one would think it would get the hell away...plus it’d heal up just fine.
Rob is my kind of guy.. someone who knows when to GTFO. All he’d have been able to do is help the cat get even fatter, providing a second course to his meal.
@@GroundPoundersPlace Yelling and making yourself look bigger is a tip, isn't it? It's usually enough to scare them off, that's why the guy was yelling at it. The Cougar is a living creature, no need to shoot it unless you have no other choice.
@@bobjones1432 Elk are pretty big and pretty loud. Mountain lions don't care. I'm sending that meat missile the first time she crouches into stalk position .
I don’t think he killed the animal but he didn’t have much choice but to shoot at the cougar because it was in hunting mode and he wanted to eat this guy! I find this a little unusual because they usually avoid humans so I wonder if the cat was younger and just decided hey I am going to see if this is an easy meal and had not seen humans before, but the cat looked like he was getting enough food to eat and he didn’t look skinny, so I find it odd that he didn’t turn tail and run off!! Could this be a female who has cubs to feed??? That could be a possible reason why the animal was so bold.
Shingeki no Propane he is very lucky to be alive I have heard of a story of 3 rhino poachers that were armed with elephant guns and the wardens could not find them. They came across the poachers campsite and it was ripped to shreds then they started finding body parts along with their weapons and ammunition. They found the poachers had become dinner for a pride of lions!! These guys were armed at the teeth and they still ended up as dinner!!!
Cougars have such nice looking faces, they don't even look that fierce as they are about to have you for supper :) Amazing looking animals, I'd hate to have to kill one, but if it's me/any other human, or them then there's only one decision. Thankfully so far a warning shot before they have got too close has sufficed.
I am partial to my species, especially when they have killed chidren. My premordial instincts kick in. Think of all our ancestors that have been killed and eaten. I would have shot that damn critter. Humans first. Don't be p***sies praising the animal for its beauty. Time for men to be men again. Oh and I hate hunting.
@Sir Tristan Not all people know this. So it's not obvious only to those it's obvious is. So don't act like most people know everything. There you go I obviously taught you something not all people think that's what I said is obvious. It's also obvious it was not worth messaging me because you won't accept what you just learned. (;
@Sir Tristan lol your hopeless soul who has nothing but hate. Your wrong not all know this. I just showed three people today who thought running was the best option just to prove you wrong the deed is done & your now 100% incorrect. Sorry & see you later.
Yes you’re right in this particular situation running would have been death 💀 because that’s what the predator wants!! Someone that will run away and not get aggressive right back and appear to be willing to put up a fight!! I do find it very unusual for the animal to not run off, because they usually avoid humans so why did this cat even consider this guy to be a possible meal?? He didn’t look skinny but I wonder if this was a female that had cubs to feed
Cougars are one of the most curious predators out there. They tend to examine creatures they encounter and size them up for what kind of value they offer. I know cougars in Texas are less likely to hunt livestock than they are to hunt wild prey. The main reason is because to the Cougar, a herd of cattle seems a lot more threatening than a lone boar and unlike a true African Lion that is far larger and usually has a pride for teamwork taking on herds- Cougars hunt alone and even they realize that groups of prey are harder to hunt. Because of this- Cougars need to analyze their prey first and ensure it is an easy meal. This makes them hesitant to kill right away, but also makes them stay longer and be less likely to budge from loud noises as their intention is to study you. To the predator, humans are just like upright squawking birds. Eventually they realize it's just a display- but are still to cautious to charge upfront so they wait for you to tire yourself out and turn around. That's why in this video the Cougar tried to appear docile and just lay down to wait until he were done, then they would have pounced. They are dangerously patient that way. It's a case that goes to show how sometimes predators can be too smart for their own good- But not smart enough to know what humans can have on hand to protect ourselves.
@@wyzanagui7140 I've often wondered about that. Just marching toward them defiantly and aggressively, but slowly enough to show you are establishing dominance, not rushing them. It's something that came to me when I felt one was in the area. I started stomping the ground and marching. Thank god I don't think there was an animal. lol..
@@wyzanagui7140 That would probably back it up and may do you some good in the situation. These animals are far less likely to attack face up especially when something is showing no fear at engagement.
This Cougar is dead and if I'd have been him I'd have been chowing down on said Cougar before the end of this video was up. That cat would literally have been spit roasted. An Old Indian Prayer in the wind and then chow down!!
This is truly a good man. I would never want to harm an animal.Never.However this here cougar would have died the second time he moved forward.I would have dropped him. No .no joy in that at all. This is a good dude. I admire him.
No kidding! There is no way i would've continued to yell at that cat if i had a weapon! Plus tbh i'd want it dead anyhow bc even if it ran off the first time all i'd be able to think about is it jumping on my back if it wasnt shot!
@@bigbrainmanthathooiam1992 Dont just kill them as you please. Remember, you are the one invading their home, not them yours. If you manage to scare it away dont just kill it for good measure
I have two 10 lb house cats. The level of athleticism and viciousness they display whenever they're hunting something is amazing. Something that is seven or eight times their size (The one in this video might even be a bit bigger than that) hunting me with that same level of cold, calculated ferocity and athleticism is absolutely terrifying.
I was at the pub last weekend and met a couple cougars. I said let's get out of this joint and they agreed so we all left together. That's how you get a cougar to leave
@@amandamcbride256 It doesn't matter, you think bigger prey animals care about respecting their house and just sit there to die? Sounds like if you got stranded you would be the first to die.
Or called stupid for putting his family's life in jeopardy. Just was to damn close for my comfort. Stalking, crouching, licking them lips, deep stare, all them actions would have told me to shoot.
@@jstrauss9171 He is perfectly happy to kill certain animals that aren't causing him any problems for 'fun' yet he hesitates with something stalking him.
It's super easy to "arm chair quarterback" in a situation like this, when we're not facing the same threats in real time. My hat is off to him. Great restraint, and the right decision. That cat was clearly predatory. The one thing I think I would have done differently (again, easy to say that NOW), would have been to throw rocks or sticks or something at the cat. Every time it advanced and the only response it got was yells, it became bolder. At the end of the day, though, major props to him. I'd be happy to be in the woods with him anytime.
Honestly he probably had his bow drawn and on that cat the entire time, I wouldn't want to let go to pick up some rocks incase the cat decides to charge. I could imagine in the situation I would feel a lot better with the arrow trained and ready to fire, as he does at the end of the video.
@@ddplzz Ten minutes would be a heck of a long time to hold a bow at full draw. I don't think that was probably the case here. I can see your point, though. The cat might interpret bending over to get a rock or stick as an opportunity.
guitpizz was only a pellet gun too lucky it even done enough to stop the cat must’ve been strong cause most pellet guns they use on foxes and coyotes would only anger a cat that big😂
Cougar even played with his head by getting in a pouncing stance and then just casually walking towards him...lol...dude freaked out when he saw that stance..lol..
If this man turned his back he was going to get attacked. He did everything right. That lion was absolutely going to attack and eat him. So unless anyone in the comments has ever crossed paths with one of these things you have no idea how big they are in person and how intimidating they really are. So anyone bashing this guy shut the hell up and go find yourself a full grown male mountain Lion and let us know how u feel after the encounter if you are still alive
I'm with you man. I had an encounter with one at ten yards and he wouldn't back off until he was point blank and I drew on him. You realize quick your not the apex predator and in a serious situation.
That was unbelievable!!! I've been dealing with big cats for over 30 years, and I can tell you this one thing for sure, I don't know how in the hell you survived this one. This cat was ready to take you down. To be able to even catch footage like this is very very rare indeed. I'm glad you came through this encounter. What you now have is a very important piece of video.
I never got to see the one that pounced me until too late. Bear spray saved me. Things I learned that day- Don't go out alone if possible, make noise so they hear you and leave, carry a weapon or bear spray, dont wear red-they think you're wounded and an easy meal, if you have pets at home wear fresh clothing without pet hair-you will smell like their choice snack, look behind you often, don't bend down to pick up cool rocks, walk briskly with a purpose-don't wander slowly down the trail, yelling and screaming is useless, smashing them in the head with your cell phone only breaks your phone and you can't call for help, never run-it triggers their instinct to chase you, if you find a dead animal leave the area-it may be protecting its kill. 2 surgeries later, I'm hiking the trails again but much more aware. I won't go without bear spray! Avoid spraying yourself, you'll practically suffocate and it doesn't wash off or wear off for days, people will have watery eyes and burning throat from being around you. You will also be photographed by every wildlife agency and law enforcement, then they lock'n'load and hunt down the cat. Lose-lose for all. The 'fear' the animals smell is the cortisol chemical your body releases when you're terrified. Learn from my mistake and don't end up like me. Happy trails!🐾
Yeah maybe you wouldn't find it hilarious if you've been in the forest yourself, yelling at the trees but knowing the cougar is still around, and watching you, as you start wondering (especially if you don't have a bow or a gun) if your life is going to come to an end.
@@whitewolf4016 they know there around it's there territory so people need to be careful. I e always been told don't go and hunting for trouble you might find it.
@@Nadeshiroo Clean off right right between the eyes that was a Manhunter most flee from humans. They can jump 50 feet in 1 leap he would be laying in my living room as a rug
Well this was terrifying just to watch so I can't even imagine actually being in the situation. This cat was not fn playing and you did the right thing! It did look like she had a small wound on her chest so I'm curious if she was tested for disease?
Oh my gosh, what an amazing cat. This one is so handsome too. I like how it laid down flat, as though it was trying to say it's not a threat. I've been watching lots of cougar videos and this is the first time I think I've seen that.
that little twitch of the end of the tail, as-if to distract you, betrays their intention to strike that staccato "go on" noise, which is just noise to the cat, makes it think you are stuck or in distress, and is increasing his curiosity
Having been face to face with a cougar holding a gun, one thing I can guarantee is that air horn will feel awfully inadequate in your hand at that point in time. If the animal is as close as it appears in the video, making a loud noise hardly guarantees it won't get startled and attack. At that range I wouldn't even risk a warning shot, even though that has worked successfully for me at more distance.
@@fiveowaf454 I've always said that a gun is actually better for the animals too, because you never have to actually use it on them if you are paying attention to your surroundings anyway. The noise from a warning shot will scare the shit out of any animal and it won't hurt them at all. Whereas bear spray will seriously fuck up an animals nose and eyes which they need to hunt food. Much more humane to carry a gun.
@@charlesritter6640 Paying attention to your surroundings is always key anywhere, but for certain using a warning shot early on in proceedings ensures everyone goes home safely and still helps make the animal wary of humans. Having to wait until an animal moves in and then spraying it with bear spray is not without many negatives for the animal and therefore should be avoided if possible. Personally I think if dangerous animal encounters are likely (particularly big bears), having a firearm and spray is the way to go then you have all bases covered. If I can only have one, I'm going with the gun.
Last summer this happened to a Canadian hiker on the west coast . She stayed calm but then she pulled out her IPhone and blasted out Mettalica from ITunes . The cat hi tailed it and later a member of Mettalica phoned her just to say hey
You are a better man than I . I would of shot it the first time it seriously looked at me , and crouched down in what was obviously a position to launch forward , especially at such a short distance . You gave her every chance possible . Sleep well brother , you have nothing to feel guilty about . I'm sure you feel sorry it came to that , but tell me , what could of happened if you didn't do what you did .
Better man? I don't think so. I think *the wise man puts whatever he's got into the cougar as soon as it stands off aggressively* like that. And man, that was a CHAD cougar too. Big fella. I'd feel bad about mag dumping him later, but not too bad. I've had a black bear do that before, but not as aggressively, and the back uP,, look big, avoid eye contact WHOA BEAR thing worked. Which is nice because I don't carry in black bear country.
That is the stuff of nightmares. Beautiful animal, but when a cougar licks his lips at you and crouches, that's gotta send a cold chill down your spine.
The same just happen to me in NM. I was cutting wood, took a break, and it was about 20 yrds to my left. I started shouting and made myself bigger, but it took a few steps toward me and got lower. Slow movement made it step closer, but stead movement kept it still. I lost all fine motor movement, couldnt work my phone. I kept shouting randomly and back walked to my truck. I'm 6'3 250 and I didn't scare it one bit.
@@markhansen3111 I always carry my 44 mag in remote places for that very reason. I found from my one encounter with a cougar where I felt threatened, that a warning shot, before it got really close, had it high tailing out of there. I don't want to have to shoot anything and am not a hunter, but do believe in protecting myself and my family. The additional positive to a warning shot, beyond the obvious benefit of not being attacked, is that it I believe it scares the animal and helps reinforce a fear of humans that will ultimately benefit both the animal and any other people it comes into contact with.
I applaud you for waiting as long as you did, but I also applaud you for taking the shot. You didn't take the shot until you thought you were about to properly go over the edge and lose control of yourself or the cougar. But I also applaud the fact that you didn't wait to take the shot when the cougar pounced, but took the shot before she pounced. If you thought you could have waited to take the shot during her attack, it's highly likely you would have missed your mark and have been killed. And even if you somehow created a miracle and got your mark, you would still probably have gotten injured before it succumbed. You took the shot at a time when you were able to make the kill and when you had the control of yourself and the cougar. In my eyes, you did everything right. I hate seeing them killed, and I can see that you do too. You're a responsible hunter, a compassionate altruistic unselfish hunter, as well as a smart and practical one. And where the hell was Rob! Just joking lol
Couldn’t have said it better man. Obviously anyone would be scared facing down a cougar, but this man held his cool and tried his best to give the cougar many attempts at backing off. It’s a shame that cougar was just too hungry.
Norm: "HEEEEEYYYYY!!! HEEYY!!! HEY!! HEEEEEYYY!!!"
Cougar: "hey"
Cougar: “I’m not deaf.”
Literally laughed out loud at this
Wow stoner moment but imagine if animals could talk?
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freakin hilarious still yelling HEYYYYY HEYYYYY HEYYYYY when the cougars isnt in view of the camcorder
A mountain lion licking its "chops" as it stares you down is NEVER a good sign.
Yes, umm a nice tasty human. I wonder if humans taste like chicken 😁
Charles B 😂😂😂 right
if I'm immortal i would pet him, he doesn't look intimidating at all but cute and fluffy lol
I would call itachi
@@brianmorales3873 i would too lmao
I don't even think Rob is even in the same State any more lmfao
Ha! Ha! Ha!
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Dudddddeee I'm cracking up lol
Ha ha ha. Oh my that made me laugh.
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The cougar was like "Why is my dinner yelling so loud?"
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Cougars are really dangerous anmails I had to use bear spray to protect myself one night walking my dogs it almost punched on me luckily I had bear spray
*Plot twist* :
Rob allready saw the cougar and left
Rob got outta dodge
Or he saw it and that was the last thing he saw 🥀😂
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Rob was the cougar !!! 😱😱😱
Plot twist the blood on the chest of the cougar was rob
When you're closing, but customers are still in the store.
Hahaha exactly
Lmfaoooooo!
Hate when that happens
Gabrielle Yanke Sheesh I'll do you one better and go with the customers walking in two minutes before close in an empty restaurant. Everyone giving them the same look as the kit kat lol
"We promise we'll be quick" they said "Don't worry I'll take care of you" they said. Once you hear those lines you know you're going to be there forever and be lucky enough to get 15% lol
The people mocking this guy are fools. He did everything right. He stood his ground, made himself loud, didn't turn his back, and made ultimately had to fire back as a last resort. He showed an incredible amount of restraint, perhaps too much.
his one mistake: trusting Rob
Hi should have retreated extremely slowly , while watching this beautiful animal ( not turn his back on him ! )The screaming and shouting will only lead to confusion. Greetings Conny
@@connys.a.6252 Walking backwards in a forest is not the best idea ever.
@@connys.a.6252 depends on the situation smartass.
@@connys.a.6252 Sorry, but you're dead wrong about this. That cat was advancing on him. It was in full-on predator mode. If he shows any weakness, he's done. That cat wasn't confused about anything at all. It stayed right there in the face of a loud, angry human for more than ten minutes. It knew exactly what it was doing and the outcome it wanted. That cat wasn't interested in leaving. Just watch the ears. And the flattening against the ground. It tested him over and over.
If he's backing up and trips, it's over. The wildlife biologists will all tell you "stand your ground". If that doesn't work, you have to get aggressive and convince the cat there are easier meals to be had elsewhere. No offense, Conny, but your advice in a situation like that would probably get someone killed. Maybe it would be best if you let the professional wildlife folks provide the guidance on such matters rather than offering your emotionally-based advice. It's misplaced.
Don´t feel like Rob pulled his weight here...
Ha ha ha. I think he pulled his weight up a tree.
The cougar ate his weight
@@tnargskoorb1 HAHAAHAHHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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yeah I sure didn't
Cougar arched it's bacc
Cougar wants a snacc
And most of all
Cougar knows Robb ain't coming bacc
Good one 👏
And most of all, not 'Reading More'...
LMBO!!
Rob was just a snack
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Rob knows the golden rule of predator attacks, you dont have to out run the animal
You only need to be faster than the guy you're with
Looo
Lol, but he was alone here
@@akgaming7982 Rob's the other guy, the one this guy was calling.
Hahahaha that's awful
You shouldn't even run from a puma at all, it'll trigger its predatory instincts and cause it to give chase.
This is why I always carry a red laser pointer when I’m in the woods.
It’s like kitty kryptonite.
Steve J you use your laser toy while I blast that mfer with numerous shots and we will see who survives
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I wonder how good of defense a powerful handheld laser could be ... I’d hate to have to blind an animal but if you could avoid the eyes and just burn it for a second, one would think it would get the hell away...plus it’d heal up just fine.
If a man screams in the middle of the woods and robs not around, does he make a sound?
Not for long.
'Cause I'm screaming, screaming at the cat.
DEH reference? :thinking:
@@Berbean 😁👍
🗣 RRROOOOOOOOBBBBBB!!!!!!
That would have made me puma pants
What about a puma thong?? No???
Hahahahaha
Best comment of 2018.
You ain't lion! Hahahaha!!
This made me laugh way more than it should have!
I love how everyone is roasting rob 😂
Rob is my kind of guy.. someone who knows when to GTFO.
All he’d have been able to do is help the cat get even fatter, providing a second course to his meal.
No Rob waited to long.....n more Rob
Everyone gangsta til you go in the woods without rob
What if Rob will rob you and leave you alone with a cougar
He said at the beginning I'm not gonna shoot ya lil brain
This man has a thoughtful wife that had snuck a huge package of fresh beef jerky into his backpack for a noon snack.
Everyone gangsta till you realize that this was taken on ym grandparents property
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Imagine your nerves when it hunkers down and starts licking its lips
That's when I would've shot the bow and arrow. You ain't LL Cool J, and I ain't some thot 😂
Then starts taking steps forward...
That cougar was about to Rob this dude of his life
Russell Mccune nice one lol
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Plot twist: the cougar's name is Rob and that's why it was pestering him.
Lol
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or....... the cougar had already gotten Rob and was ready for desert 🍗🍖
lmao
What the hell guy... I'm here... what do you want already?
Pro tip: Never go with your imaginary friend to the forest
Okay ahaha this was epic 😂
Incredible
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Ahahaha
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Im gonna play the sound effects of this guy screaming next time someone I dont wanna talk to comes to my door.
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@@lalaland3294 or, just go into a bathroom stall at the mall and play this audio on speakerphone, then after 60 seconds ask "can you spare a square?"
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Jehovahs witnesses😂
I have him set to my ringtone...
Make no mistake. That cougar was going to kill and eat this guy. His body language says it all. Terrifying
More troubling to me is that he had a weapon and didn’t use it until a ridiculous amount of time passed.
ABSOLUTELY terrifying. He's lucky. They are darling looking animals, but man they ade just built to kill.
I would have shot it. Don't yell at them
@@GroundPoundersPlace Yelling and making yourself look bigger is a tip, isn't it? It's usually enough to scare them off, that's why the guy was yelling at it. The Cougar is a living creature, no need to shoot it unless you have no other choice.
@@bobjones1432 Elk are pretty big and pretty loud. Mountain lions don't care. I'm sending that meat missile the first time she crouches into stalk position .
7:32 When you try to start car in winter
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In Colorado we have a saying: "once you leave Denver, you are no longer at the top of the food chain". Act accordingly.
Yea...that seems like a fair statement
Yeah, Squirrels run the show in Denver
I mean theoretically you are still on top
@none none correct but what he said was still wrong
Just wait until those kitties start coming into Denver lol.
That mountain lion intended to kill him for sure. He is lucky to be alive.
@Ken Hudson his alive
He's not alive, the guy shot him at the end
I don’t think he killed the animal but he didn’t have much choice but to shoot at the cougar because it was in hunting mode and he wanted to eat this guy! I find this a little unusual because they usually avoid humans so I wonder if the cat was younger and just decided hey I am going to see if this is an easy meal and had not seen humans before, but the cat looked like he was getting enough food to eat and he didn’t look skinny, so I find it odd that he didn’t turn tail and run off!! Could this be a female who has cubs to feed??? That could be a possible reason why the animal was so bold.
Shingeki no Propane he is very lucky to be alive I have heard of a story of 3 rhino poachers that were armed with elephant guns and the wardens could not find them. They came across the poachers campsite and it was ripped to shreds then they started finding body parts along with their weapons and ammunition. They found the poachers had become dinner for a pride of lions!! These guys were armed at the teeth and they still ended up as dinner!!!
@@lisadooley3872 Just retribution.
Rob used the buddy system. "Throw your buddy at him and run".
@x_x Haunted_Angel *..*?
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@x_x Haunted_Angel *..* why
You don't have to be the fastest guy.. you just have to be faster then the next guy.
@@hawkdsl and you need a good place to hide, if this next guy survive
Dangerous? Yes. But, no denying.....that is one absolutely BEAUTIFUL animal. My God. Gorgeous! Great footage. Amazing.
Cougars have such nice looking faces, they don't even look that fierce as they are about to have you for supper :) Amazing looking animals, I'd hate to have to kill one, but if it's me/any other human, or them then there's only one decision. Thankfully so far a warning shot before they have got too close has sufficed.
She looked so sweet and fuzzy. Looks can be deceiving.
I agree such a majestic hunter
Absolutely beautiful. 🧡🤗
I am partial to my species, especially when they have killed chidren. My premordial instincts kick in. Think of all our ancestors that have been killed and eaten. I would have shot that damn critter. Humans first. Don't be p***sies praising the animal for its beauty. Time for men to be men again. Oh and I hate hunting.
& for those who don't know running is not an option but a death sentence
@Sir Tristan Not all people know this. So it's not obvious only to those it's obvious is. So don't act like most people know everything. There you go I obviously taught you something not all people think that's what I said is obvious. It's also obvious it was not worth messaging me because you won't accept what you just learned. (;
@Sir Tristan lol your hopeless soul who has nothing but hate. Your wrong not all know this. I just showed three people today who thought running was the best option just to prove you wrong the deed is done & your now 100% incorrect. Sorry & see you later.
@Sir Tristan Go bother some people who think the earth is flat.
Sir Tristan go fuck yourself
Yes you’re right in this particular situation running would have been death 💀 because that’s what the predator wants!! Someone that will run away and not get aggressive right back and appear to be willing to put up a fight!! I do find it very unusual for the animal to not run off, because they usually avoid humans so why did this cat even consider this guy to be a possible meal?? He didn’t look skinny but I wonder if this was a female that had cubs to feed
“ROB! ROB!”
Cougar: “He’s already been dealt with... Didn’t taste too good let’s see about you..”
Lmfaooooooo
7:28 "hyhyyayayayaya!!!!"
"This is the chant of my people"
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Lmfao
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Brendan Connolly hahaha
Brendan Connolly
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Number one rule , don't bring a def friend into the forest with you .
omg, this comment through me on the floor laughing.
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@Ray Turner what are you a math teacher? lmao
Cougars are one of the most curious predators out there. They tend to examine creatures they encounter and size them up for what kind of value they offer. I know cougars in Texas are less likely to hunt livestock than they are to hunt wild prey. The main reason is because to the Cougar, a herd of cattle seems a lot more threatening than a lone boar and unlike a true African Lion that is far larger and usually has a pride for teamwork taking on herds- Cougars hunt alone and even they realize that groups of prey are harder to hunt.
Because of this- Cougars need to analyze their prey first and ensure it is an easy meal. This makes them hesitant to kill right away, but also makes them stay longer and be less likely to budge from loud noises as their intention is to study you.
To the predator, humans are just like upright squawking birds. Eventually they realize it's just a display- but are still to cautious to charge upfront so they wait for you to tire yourself out and turn around. That's why in this video the Cougar tried to appear docile and just lay down to wait until he were done, then they would have pounced. They are dangerously patient that way.
It's a case that goes to show how sometimes predators can be too smart for their own good- But not smart enough to know what humans can have on hand to protect ourselves.
Agreed on all accounts
Ashen Wynter Perfectly stated 👏🏽
I know running away is not a good idea. What if you walk towards it?
@@wyzanagui7140 I've often wondered about that. Just marching toward them defiantly and aggressively, but slowly enough to show you are establishing dominance, not rushing them. It's something that came to me when I felt one was in the area. I started stomping the ground and marching. Thank god I don't think there was an animal. lol..
@@wyzanagui7140 That would probably back it up and may do you some good in the situation. These animals are far less likely to attack face up especially when something is showing no fear at engagement.
Rob is the cougar's name. That's why it kept coming.
I would unfriend Rob 😂
Maybe she ate rob first lol
i only heard him holler for Rob once.
Hey Janet
And vice versa cause I can't go hunting with anybody scared to take the shot.
Rob would be BLOCKT after this trip. 😂😂
7 months since the last comment.......He’s still yelling for rob
Lmfao
These comments are too hilarious👍
Jboy831 😂😂
Good hunting buddy, that Rob. I hope he doesn't scuba dive because he's probably left a trail of buddies at the bottom of the sea...
Where the hell is the bastard?
"Rob has left the lobby"
This reminds me of my kitten sizing me up before pouncing.
Everybody yells at the cougar but nobody asks how's the cougar.
Hahahaha😂😂😂
Most people don't identify with a wildcat. But do so to humans! Lol
Cougar dead
@@laidbare819 Cougar is NOT dead, Cougar is LIFE!
This Cougar is dead and if I'd have been him I'd have been chowing down on said Cougar before the end of this video was up.
That cat would literally have been spit roasted. An Old Indian Prayer in the wind and then chow down!!
Legend has it they still haven't heard from Rob!
Must have eaten him first !
mountain lions are so intimidating , especially when they just sit their & eye you down without a single blink.
The way it slowly approached him whole staring him down was very unnerving.
‘Never going anywhere with Rob” That’s funny! Holy shit this guy was in real danger!
😂 I think he finally realized Rob didn’t want to be there in the first place... 😂
This is truly a good man. I would never want to harm an animal.Never.However this here cougar would have died the second time he moved forward.I would have dropped him. No .no joy in that at all. This is a good dude. I admire him.
Agree 100%
No kidding! There is no way i would've continued to yell at that cat if i had a weapon! Plus tbh i'd want it dead anyhow bc even if it ran off the first time all i'd be able to think about is it jumping on my back if it wasnt shot!
Yeah it was pretty obvious with the cat's body language it was hungry and about to attack.
I agree, I'm a vegetarian bleeding heart liberal, and this guy did everything he could to not shoot before being forced to save his own life.
@@bigbrainmanthathooiam1992 Dont just kill them as you please. Remember, you are the one invading their home, not them yours. If you manage to scare it away dont just kill it for good measure
The cat saw you like a steak. The cougar’s mouth was watery and it was licking its chops! She was so going to pounce on you for sure. Glad you are ok.
Yeah! It was love at first sight.
Did what you had to, commend you for giving that cat so many chances. Thats a real outdoorsman
@Rache; Meatte whats not? Youre response has nothing to do with my comment..
Thats an unarmed fool
@@georgezink6338 he was armed fool, he didn't want to shoot.
First off you don't have to kill the cat you discharge a round into the fucking air and that cats gone
I know huh? That cat should have believed him. The cat was like, you're too scared to shoot me. Even you're friend is scared.
I have two 10 lb house cats. The level of athleticism and viciousness they display whenever they're hunting something is amazing. Something that is seven or eight times their size (The one in this video might even be a bit bigger than that) hunting me with that same level of cold, calculated ferocity and athleticism is absolutely terrifying.
You should be commended on giving this Cat every oppurtunity to leave.
I was at the pub last weekend and met a couple cougars. I said let's get out of this joint and they agreed so we all left together.
That's how you get a cougar to leave
Hahahahaaaaaa! He is in The Cats fckn house! Not the other way.
@@amandamcbride256 It doesn't matter, you think bigger prey animals care about respecting their house and just sit there to die? Sounds like if you got stranded you would be the first to die.
Or called stupid for putting his family's life in jeopardy. Just was to damn close for my comfort. Stalking, crouching, licking them lips, deep stare, all them actions would have told me to shoot.
@@jstrauss9171 He is perfectly happy to kill certain animals that aren't causing him any problems for 'fun' yet he hesitates with something stalking him.
*When you’re trying to get the waiter’s attention*
It's super easy to "arm chair quarterback" in a situation like this, when we're not facing the same threats in real time. My hat is off to him. Great restraint, and the right decision. That cat was clearly predatory.
The one thing I think I would have done differently (again, easy to say that NOW), would have been to throw rocks or sticks or something at the cat. Every time it advanced and the only response it got was yells, it became bolder.
At the end of the day, though, major props to him. I'd be happy to be in the woods with him anytime.
Honestly he probably had his bow drawn and on that cat the entire time, I wouldn't want to let go to pick up some rocks incase the cat decides to charge. I could imagine in the situation I would feel a lot better with the arrow trained and ready to fire, as he does at the end of the video.
@@ddplzz Ten minutes would be a heck of a long time to hold a bow at full draw. I don't think that was probably the case here.
I can see your point, though. The cat might interpret bending over to get a rock or stick as an opportunity.
I would charge the animal, screaming my head off.
It would be a good idea, however bending down to pick one up would make you appear vulnerable and it may attack if it sees this.
Your not supposed to bend over easy access for neck....
Right call. You gave the cat a lot of chances... more than 90% of hunters would have pulled the trigger earlier.
guitpizz was only a pellet gun too lucky it even done enough to stop the cat must’ve been strong cause most pellet guns they use on foxes and coyotes would only anger a cat that big😂
It was a crossbow and killed it
I would have. That's too close to be taking chances.
I would have as soon as it started licking it’s lips. I know at that point, it’s me or the mountain lion.
@@youngbroony744 Shot it with an arrow and killed it, you can see it roll down the hill at the end.
The level of restraint on this guy. Risking his life to save one singular cougar. Kudos.
Absolutley!!! As much as I love wild cats, if one got this close to me. Its getting shot.....and I would HATE to do it too.
He is a hunter. He has killed many animals before Im sure.
Legend has it that to this day..... he's still calling out to Rob 😨
I had to turn the volume so my neighbor wouldn't run over thinking something is wrong.
He sure waited a lot longer than I would have
I had no idea cougars get that large and aggressive. And Rob is obviously useless.
Maybe Rob doesn't trust his aim and seriously considered what might happen if he missed.
I imagine a cougar being pushed in a lake with crocodiles or a sharks in a sea
Responsible Rob, the friend nobody deserves but everybody needs.
They kill elk and deer regularly, and if you've ever seen an elk up close, they are huge.
Joshua Manzanares . You smokeing dude ?
She’s a big healthy cat. But her disposition showed no fear. She was thinking of what to do and the thought crossed her mind
LOOOLLL. How did you guess it was a female?
@@citizenofthisworld3772 'cause it's written right in the video description?
Yeah i would have shot its no fear ass right in the head
With friends like Rob, who needs enemies?
She was lickin her chops and you were gonna be on the menu.
I bet Rob was hiding behind the nearest rock.
RRRRROB ...... kitty kitty 1:33
No reply from Rob. He must have been the first course and kitty was still hungry
Cougar even played with his head by getting in a pouncing stance and then just casually walking towards him...lol...dude freaked out when he saw that stance..lol..
LOL.... Rob was thankful his friend was slower than he was....
🤣😂😭!
I think Rob ran down the Hill to jump in the Uber he called when He saw the Cat. lmao
That's f*cked up. 🤣
Next time I'm in a bar and a cougar approaches me I'm gonna start yelling like that and see how she responds.
If this man turned his back he was going to get attacked. He did everything right. That lion was absolutely going to attack and eat him. So unless anyone in the comments has ever crossed paths with one of these things you have no idea how big they are in person and how intimidating they really are. So anyone bashing this guy shut the hell up and go find yourself a full grown male mountain Lion and let us know how u feel after the encounter if you are still alive
He wasn't going to eat the guy he was wanting to protect the deer he was eating on. It is clear as day. Humans can be so stupid.
Bobbi J Blass ..? Yes he wanted to eat the guy? This has to be sarcasm
I'm with you man. I had an encounter with one at ten yards and he wouldn't back off until he was point blank and I drew on him. You realize quick your not the apex predator and in a serious situation.
Plot twist, Rob was lying in the woods fifty feet away with his throat ripped out.
Dark
Rob with the entree he just came after Hunter because he wanted the appetizer first
That was unbelievable!!! I've been dealing with big cats for over 30 years, and I can tell you this one thing for sure, I don't know how in the hell you survived this one. This cat was ready to take you down. To be able to even catch footage like this is very very rare indeed. I'm glad you came through this encounter. What you now have is a very important piece of video.
Some people saying it was trying to be friendly with the man. Not so sure lol
@@delbertgrady1949 I do believe your first instinct on this would have served you right. Could you actually believe he actually said kitty kitty?
@@delbertgrady1949 No she was looking for Rob , too....hahahahaha
@@yvonneost12 Rob probably saw what was going on from a distance and said " fuck that "😬🤪
@@reggielongoria1848 lol thanks for the laugh three years later Reggie!!
WTH.... That was so scary and I'm just chillin on my couch watching your video! 😳 My heart is pounding. That cat was huge.
Look at how much damage a little house cat can do to you with its teeth and claws, then imagine a 200 pound version of that...
Our house cat can handle our two German Sheperds.
UPDATE:
The mountain lions name was
Robert , so there was some confusion as he was wondering
Why was he calling him.
Robbbbbbbb !!
His name was Robert Cougar. In (near) death, he has a name.
*HIS NAME IS ROBERT COUGAR*
His name is Robert Cougar!
Lmfao
Omfg Lmfao u made my day
I never got to see the one that pounced me until too late. Bear spray saved me.
Things I learned that day- Don't go out alone if possible, make noise so they hear you and leave, carry a weapon or bear spray, dont wear red-they think you're wounded and an easy meal, if you have pets at home wear fresh clothing without pet hair-you will smell like their choice snack, look behind you often, don't bend down to pick up cool rocks, walk briskly with a purpose-don't wander slowly down the trail, yelling and screaming is useless, smashing them in the head with your cell phone only breaks your phone and you can't call for help, never run-it triggers their instinct to chase you, if you find a dead animal leave the area-it may be protecting its kill.
2 surgeries later, I'm hiking the trails again but much more aware. I won't go without bear spray! Avoid spraying yourself, you'll practically suffocate and it doesn't wash off or wear off for days, people will have watery eyes and burning throat from being around you. You will also be photographed by every wildlife agency and law enforcement, then they lock'n'load and hunt down the cat. Lose-lose for all. The 'fear' the animals smell is the cortisol chemical your body releases when you're terrified. Learn from my mistake and don't end up like me.
Happy trails!🐾
Thats cool you didnt have to kill it and good you survived
Thank God you lived!
Glad you survived
Holy moly. Glad you're okay. Thanks for the information, that's a lot of advice I never received before.
@@charlie-bucket he did say wardens "locked-and-loaded" to hunt it down. So yeah I'm assuming it still got got.
I don’t think Rob is even in the same country anymore lmao
Carly looking like a snack
Jus Licking his Chomps my cats do that when their hungry
Am I the only one who thought it was hilarious when you couldn’t see the cougar and just him yelling
Yes, that part was very amusing. The cougar being out of frame the majority of the video.
Yeah maybe you wouldn't find it hilarious if you've been in the forest yourself, yelling at the trees but knowing the cougar is still around, and watching you, as you start wondering (especially if you don't have a bow or a gun) if your life is going to come to an end.
You can see it moving about back and forth behind the cover of trees. Looking for a good angle of attack.
yea still yelling HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY when cougar isnt in view of camcorder...WTF
The whole thing is hilarious.
i learned a valuable lesson. shoot first. call rob second
Hans Zarkov Lmao 😂
Yep. Samuel Colt would've sorted this problem out.
nice !
Hans Zarkov 😂😂
Nah, just bring pepper spray, one blast and that cat is gone... seen it work personally, it's better, animals lives, you live...
Legend says Rob still hasn't came back for him.
I cracked up when he tried to PSHHHHHHHT at her like she's a house cat lol
They are beautiful animals. This man did only thing he could do I'm glad he didnt get attacked,but I would leave Rob home next time
No he didnt! He should of just walked away! But instead he agitates it!
@@AngeloR674 yes he should have and I'll never understand why they let idiots like that out and about.
I don't care how beautiful they are bombs away that's a Maneater
@@whitewolf4016 they know there around it's there territory so people need to be careful. I e always been told don't go and hunting for trouble you might find it.
@@Nadeshiroo Clean off right right between the eyes that was a Manhunter most flee from humans. They can jump 50 feet in 1 leap he would be laying in my living room as a rug
Well this was terrifying just to watch so I can't even imagine actually being in the situation. This cat was not fn playing and you did the right thing! It did look like she had a small wound on her chest so I'm curious if she was tested for disease?
1:33 Cat sat down like “yeeeee lets wait for robs ass too” 😂💀
Plot twist. Rob was actually the one filming.
Ha
Dick. Rob I mean.
Actually, plot twist: Rob is in the lion’s den, with cubs snacking on him.
Had no choice. The posture and it's behavior says it all...completely justified. Gave em plenty of chances to leave.
Did the bow kill it ??
He only grazed it.... you can see the arrow in the ground.
Melissa Wilson No. It grazed him.
Yeah I was gonna say, I've played it over and over and it does look like he killed it at the end ... you can see the kitty rolling down the hill ...
Agreed. Anyone who complains about him killing that cougar is an idiot, I am sorry I never would have waited that long.
Oh my gosh, what an amazing cat. This one is so handsome too. I like how it laid down flat, as though it was trying to say it's not a threat. I've been watching lots of cougar videos and this is the first time I think I've seen that.
that little twitch of the end of the tail, as-if to distract you, betrays their intention to strike
that staccato "go on" noise, which is just noise to the cat, makes it think you are stuck or in distress, and is increasing his curiosity
"I'm not gonna shoot you"
Cougar looking at him like "try me"
Ehhehe he actually did
Unfortunately, for the cougar.
"I'm not going to shoot you" - "I'm still gonna eat you"
Cougar knew the guy was scared and was toying around. I suggest taking an air horn.
Nope. Guns solve problems in 1 second. Glad he shot the cat
@@bammargera8643 I know right? Only morons go into the woods w/o a gun, or at the very least take some bear spray .
Having been face to face with a cougar holding a gun, one thing I can guarantee is that air horn will feel awfully inadequate in your hand at that point in time. If the animal is as close as it appears in the video, making a loud noise hardly guarantees it won't get startled and attack. At that range I wouldn't even risk a warning shot, even though that has worked successfully for me at more distance.
@@fiveowaf454 I've always said that a gun is actually better for the animals too, because you never have to actually use it on them if you are paying attention to your surroundings anyway. The noise from a warning shot will scare the shit out of any animal and it won't hurt them at all. Whereas bear spray will seriously fuck up an animals nose and eyes which they need to hunt food. Much more humane to carry a gun.
@@charlesritter6640 Paying attention to your surroundings is always key anywhere, but for certain using a warning shot early on in proceedings ensures everyone goes home safely and still helps make the animal wary of humans. Having to wait until an animal moves in and then spraying it with bear spray is not without many negatives for the animal and therefore should be avoided if possible. Personally I think if dangerous animal encounters are likely (particularly big bears), having a firearm and spray is the way to go then you have all bases covered. If I can only have one, I'm going with the gun.
The expression on the cougar’s face at the very beginning of the video told the guy everything he needed to know about what the cat was gonna do.
Last summer this happened to a Canadian hiker on the west coast . She stayed calm but then she pulled out her IPhone and blasted out Mettalica from ITunes . The cat hi tailed it and later a member of Mettalica phoned her just to say hey
i never had so many heart attacks in my life then reading these comments i laughed for 5 hours straight
Hopefully you didn't have a single heart attack, or.. you might have trouble replying to this.. Just saying.
5hours ?
I hope you didnt read these comments for 5 hours
@@2finger-Carmine 5 hours straight.. no breaks!
Sean Fehrenbach these comments have me dead
Rob: So what did I miss?
Right, f*ck you Rob, you heard him calling you. 😆
Cat just wanted a belly rub, from the inside.
You are a better man than I . I would of shot it the first time it seriously looked at me , and crouched down in what was obviously a position to launch forward , especially at such a short distance . You gave her every chance possible . Sleep well brother , you have nothing to feel guilty about . I'm sure you feel sorry it came to that , but tell me , what could of happened if you didn't do what you did .
Better man? I don't think so. I think *the wise man puts whatever he's got into the cougar as soon as it stands off aggressively* like that. And man, that was a CHAD cougar too. Big fella. I'd feel bad about mag dumping him later, but not too bad. I've had a black bear do that before, but not as aggressively, and the back uP,, look big, avoid eye contact WHOA BEAR thing worked. Which is nice because I don't carry in black bear country.
“Kitty kitty “ 😂😂 & ROB!!!” Rob dipped when he seen kitty kitty 😂
She already ate rob
Legend has it he’s still yelling for Rob...
Legend also has it that was Rob's pet cougar.
Plot twist the cougar is imaginary and this man is on drugs turning into a wild caveman. 7:27
And rob is also imaginary
tf
lul
Funniest comment of 2020
And you're seeing this imaginary cougar on video because......???
I love how she laid down for a second in curiosity..just soaking up the fear in his eyes....
You were more than fair with this cat. I don't think I would have had the courage beyond that second crouch position she took.
This guy handled it much better then I ever have. If a mountain lion inches forward that’s no less then a warning shot.
Cougar be like: “Huh, one of those wild humans that everyone has been talking about. This will be a nice dinner.”
That is the stuff of nightmares. Beautiful animal, but when a cougar licks his lips at you and crouches, that's gotta send a cold chill down your spine.
The same just happen to me in NM. I was cutting wood, took a break, and it was about 20 yrds to my left. I started shouting and made myself bigger, but it took a few steps toward me and got lower. Slow movement made it step closer, but stead movement kept it still. I lost all fine motor movement, couldnt work my phone. I kept shouting randomly and back walked to my truck. I'm 6'3 250 and I didn't scare it one bit.
I do not go into remote places unarmed. That is one on my personal rules. You are lucky to get out of there alive.
My 5'3 ass would be kitty kibble.
@@Skillfulist1 All you need is an equalizer.... a S&W .357 mag should do it. That is what I carry out in the bush most of the time.
Lost all fine motor movement ha!
@@markhansen3111 I always carry my 44 mag in remote places for that very reason. I found from my one encounter with a cougar where I felt threatened, that a warning shot, before it got really close, had it high tailing out of there. I don't want to have to shoot anything and am not a hunter, but do believe in protecting myself and my family. The additional positive to a warning shot, beyond the obvious benefit of not being attacked, is that it I believe it scares the animal and helps reinforce a fear of humans that will ultimately benefit both the animal and any other people it comes into contact with.
I applaud you for waiting as long as you did, but I also applaud you for taking the shot. You didn't take the shot until you thought you were about to properly go over the edge and lose control of yourself or the cougar.
But I also applaud the fact that you didn't wait to take the shot when the cougar pounced, but took the shot before she pounced. If you thought you could have waited to take the shot during her attack, it's highly likely you would have missed your mark and have been killed. And even if you somehow created a miracle and got your mark, you would still probably have gotten injured before it succumbed.
You took the shot at a time when you were able to make the kill and when you had the control of yourself and the cougar. In my eyes, you did everything right. I hate seeing them killed, and I can see that you do too. You're a responsible hunter, a compassionate altruistic unselfish hunter, as well as a smart and practical one.
And where the hell was Rob! Just joking lol
Agreed!!
100% on point! Well stated! 👍
Couldn’t have said it better man. Obviously anyone would be scared facing down a cougar, but this man held his cool and tried his best to give the cougar many attempts at backing off. It’s a shame that cougar was just too hungry.
Exactky
Do we know the cougar actually died? Did it take a head shot?
I've seen 3 in our county in the last 23 years. Sad that he had to defend himself.
huge ass cat: literally ready to kill
Norm: pspsps
You find out who your true friends are when you find yourself on a large cats dinner menu...