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Solo camping with mountain lions?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Crobran, Jun 3, 2021.

  1. Jun 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Yeah, then you watch 25 others that squish the idiot, try it.
     
  2. Jun 5, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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    When’s the last time you had to eat your dog just to make it home…

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  3. Jun 5, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    Yea you can stop an elephant’s mock charge with a stick. Try it with a female and her calf and they will bury what’s left. Man is only the apex predator by virtue of his tools. In most cases unarmed humans end up as lunch.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    carry an appropriate firearm (if licensed), you'll sleep better. CO is reciprocal w/ most states
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    VanGo3 Modern vehicles are ugly.

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    It’s called a firearm.
     
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    You spelled risk wrong.
     
  7. Jun 5, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    VanGo3 Modern vehicles are ugly.

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    Thousands of years of history disagree with you.
     
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    Right, pretend to be ready to kill everything that -might-, however unlikely, kill you.

    Good plan.
     
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  9. Jun 5, 2021 at 9:02 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
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    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    How about a giant ball of yarn?
     
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  11. Jun 5, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    Amazing what security cameras catch...



    One of my favorite photos. Gotcha! He doesn’t looks scared though.

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  12. Jun 5, 2021 at 9:18 PM
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    Don't tell this guy where you're going camping. ;)
     
  13. Jun 5, 2021 at 9:21 PM
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  14. Jun 6, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    I had a big cat on my huge tractor today.

    DON’T COME TO COLORADO!!!!

    THEY’RE EVERYWHERE.....RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!

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  15. Jun 6, 2021 at 7:39 PM
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    Kinda funny in how different peoples perspective on wildlife depending on geographical location.

    When some of my family lived in Australia, it was interesting to hear how people viewed things. Americans will see crocodile/great white sharks/deadly snakes/the treacherous outback. The Aussies would say “yeah...but you guys have bears!!!”

    Hell, I’d be more worried about wild hogs in TX than cats and bears here. Then again, a Texan would laugh and just shake their heads and pull out their aerial AR-15 hog hunting rifle and smile.

    Enjoy CO @Crobran. If a Lion attacks you, I’ll buy you the finest Colorado beers.
     
  16. Jun 6, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    I may provoke an attack if it means free Colorado beer.
     
  17. Jun 6, 2021 at 8:09 PM
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    Like others have said the chances of being attacked by a cougar are slim to none. They are stalkers and will attack you from behind. Children and smaller pets are their main targets.
     
  18. Jun 6, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    Yeah, guess self defense never happens.
     
  20. Jun 6, 2021 at 8:16 PM
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    Texans know how to party on the cheap. :thumbsup:
     
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