I kept having visions of my son in danger and it involved a mountain lion and no matter what I did I could not get the fear to go away. Hide hunting was a way to get out and make some extra besides. Lo' and behold the thing crossed right beside my drive and up the hill not 15 yards from where we sat on the deck and it was beyond a doubt a cougar. I did not see much more than that, it was booking across the road, 2 leaps and it was gone. One night after going to bed we were awoken by what sounded like screams off in the woods. Contrary to popular belief, there are no black panthers in USA. Published: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM PST (CNN) - Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. With one hikers still missing the well-known actor Julian Sands expert mountaineers say the usual scarcity of snow in the L.A.-area makes it especially hard to get enough experience to safely venture out in harsh conditions. Above, a photo of P-81, who was hit and killed by a vehicle last month. So I walked up into the rocks to prove it was ok to get down and he freaked out again. Watch out for falling cougars! We won't share it with anyone else. Last April, workers broke ground on what will be the worlds largest wildlife crossing. We invite you to share any stories you may have about mountain lions with us on the radio at 7:06 Saturday morning. I am happy to have found your site. I used to hunt them when I was young and lived in AZ the hides brought $125.00 Back then and I was working and going to school. its a cougar.likely one thats been in captivity most, if not all, of its life..that be one kitty thats never missed a meal. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) A mountain lion, a species that remains incredibly rare in the state, was hit on a Missouri highway north of Villa . Harpers Ferry, where the Shenandoah River meets the Potomac River, is the site of a famous Civil War-era raid. A mountain lion hit and killed by a car in Milford, Conn., last month was a long way from home, most likely the . They came out and investigated. There are a handful of captive facilities in West Virginia that are licensed to harbor mountain lions. It ran off into the night. We believe when reliable local reporting is widely available, the entire community benefits. Nobody is taking that kind of decision lightly, spokesperson Jordan Traverso said during a videoconference. Blogs generally tell two different stories about the two photos of a man holding the lion, including a close-up of the huge paw, according to a Prescott, Arizona newspaper. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Illinois Department of Natural Resources experts believe the animal was this mountain lion . Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The male cougar, whose killing of a leashed dog has raised concerns about its behavior, probably won't be released back into the wild and could be sent to an animal sanctuary or euthanized, depending on its health, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said. For the latest national news from NPR and our live radio broadcast, visit LAist.com/radio. It was night, and as we were going toward town, a rabbit ran across the road with a mountain lion chasing behind. I play in a bluegrass group, the Kidd Brothers Bluegrass Group (http://kiddbrothers.tripod.com). The tracks were from a step down onto the road which is rich in clay mud. The lion was struck by a vehicle about 8:30 p.m. on Monday near Highway T and Old Highway 100, about 45 miles west of downtown St. Louis along Interstate 44. The lion was struck by a vehicle about 8:30 p.m. on Monday near Highway T and Old Highway 100, about 45 miles west of downtown St. Louis along Interstate 44. I dont see that ever happening again.. All rights reserved. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? that there is mountain lion near.. DNR gets dozens of mountain lion reports and my guess is that DNR cannot check ever visual sighting. The California. I will try to recover them and get them posted soon. His incredibly mean doberman, turned tail and ran up to the house. P-22 was first captured in 2012 and fitted with a GPS tracking collar as part of a National Park Service study. I thought maybe you would like to know that they are definitely here in Hampshire County West Virginia as well.Submitted by: Nedra Platt. The cougar also is suspected of attacking another Chihuahua in the Silver Lake neighborhood this month. Various versions about the animal kill have since been spun across the Internet. Yesterday August 29, 2008 I was driving on a country road called Cranesville Road that leads to Oakland Maryland when a large cat all black ran across the road in front of me. The hunt took place in Mineral Co. and was one of the most shocking things my son and Ihave ever had together. Courtesy Tiffany Door via MDC. Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. P-22 was captured and tranquilized on Monday in the trendy Los Feliz neighborhood near his usual haunt of Griffith Park, an island of wilderness and picnic areas in the midst of the Los Angeles urban sprawl. Illinois State Police troopers responding Sunday night to a call about a car that struck a deer on Interstate 88 near Dauberman Road in Kane County were surprised to find a dead mountain lion instead. Later we heard a report of a deer kill close to Cabella's. 106. In 1990 I was at a old coal mine sight on the Gauley River rd. This included mild-mannered animals such as eastern elk and woodland bison in addition to the white-tailed deer that remain abundant to the point many current residents have probably spotted one in their front yard, he said. SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) A mountain lion that was struck and killed last weekend along a northern Illinois highway will be analyzed by biologists seeking to uncover the rare animal's origins, state wildlife officials said. We told a few who didn't really believe us and when I told my other neighbor Dolly, she said yep, she had seen the thing at the woods edge between our yard. Missouris native mountain lions have been considered locally extinct since the 1920s, but some isolated individuals have made their way east from more densely populated western enclaves. He holds a bachelors degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). LCRT confirmed using photos and other sign. Mountain lion P-81 was killed last weekend after likely being struck by a vehicle in the western Santa Monica Mountains, officials announced Friday. Taken with a game camera - Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia, Sightings may actually be sightings of a domestic feral cat, Mountain lions were native to West Virginia, County Road 13 outside of Davis, WV. Taxidermist probablylocal WV roadkill?? I did see onedead beside the freeway in the Bay Area once. The Northern Panhandle is much more developed than it was back then (frontier days), but, definitely, the namesake is fitting, said Steve Rauch, district wildlife biologist for the state Division of Natural Resources. So I make it back to the end of my sidewalk when we hear it againI told my husband your on your own buddy I'm gone I ran back in the house he looked at his gun and said I have the wrong one for this one that's a big ole kitty.. and the dogs barked and was ticked off all night.. Webmaster's Note! Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. My fishing buddy saw it and we agreed that it was a young mountain lion. The dead horse which appears to show deep slash wounds to the head and a powerful bite to the neck. One western cat linked by DNA to a wild population in South Dakota traveled more than 1,500 miles before being struck down on a Connecticut highway in 2011, according to news reports. Fishing tournament organizers take issue with new DNR rules. Second mountain lion near Los Angeles hit, killed by car, (Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area/NPS), Delays expected on Route 50 between Bridgeport and Clarksburg next week, Trump says an indictment would not end presidential campaign, Silver Alert activated for Marion County man, Michael Moranelli's Saturday Evening Forecast | March 4th, 2023, Fire department K-9 dies during search and rescue mission, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Complaints. My friend also saw it and we had about 30 seconds that it stood and looked at us. We watch it for what seemed like a long time and then it bolted into the brush, we both looked at each other and said "HOLY S@%^ that was a Panther!". One about twenty years ago near Friendsville in Garrett Co. MD. Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. The mountain lion was hit last night on Pacific Coast Highway near Leo Carrillo State Beach. It was about 7:30 a.m. November 21, 2006 when I saw it walking through the field of our neighbor. That lion had also been struck by a car and was euthanized by authorities. And there is no evidence of a breeding population. Before that, a lion was captured on a trail camera in 2011 in a wooded area of Chesterfield. Most have been males looking for mates and their own territory. I watched a second then realized this wasn't a deer and it was watching the girl and dog! Trevor and his wife has been inhabiting cabin #2 for several weeks in exchange for performing labor (exchange) at the campground.Submitted by: Vince LombardiGrant County West Virginia, Hello! Its typically just a solo male coming through, he said, noting the DNR doesnt want a bear to set up shop near a city, where interaction and conflict with humans is inevitable. Given that a single male needs 20 to 30 square miles to be comfortable, developed areas such as those around Wheeling arent ideal. New regulations limit an event's boat numbers to 75 percent of the parking capacity and requires all cell phone and license numbers be kept at the ready if requested by DNR representatives. They were on the hill across from my house and close enough to see with the naked eye; but I still grabbed my binoculars to get a great look at them.Submitted by: Dorothy Lane. Eastern mountain lions once native to the state are extinct. This weekend on West Virginia Outdoors well open up the phone lines and have a conversation about the big cats. It didnt appear to be limping or hurt, she said. And consider yourself lucky to see any of the elusive cats that exist or may exist in West Virginia (bobcat, mountain lion,). If you hit one with your vehicle here, you can keep it- all of it. 107. They are definitely here in West Virginia. is an unincorporated town in Grant County, West Virginia, along the North Branch Potomac River. I agree with you that 90 percent of the "woman screaming" sounds are owls or another woodland species of animal. Mountain lion hit by car; left scene wounded, do not approach, What to to if you encounter a mountain lion? Deputies respond to armed and barricaded subject in Independence, Noel man arrested; allegedly said he would shoot dog again, Warrant issued for man after dog is found with arrow in its head, Pittsburg High School student dies in morning crash, >> WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A MOUNTAIN LION? Shannon County, Mo. pistol. I later tried to talk to the DNR about it but they said we were making it up. We were there a good 10 minutes.. He was the face of the campaign to build a wildlife crossing over a Los Angeles-area freeway to give big cats, coyotes, deer and other wildlife a safe path to the nearby Santa Monica Mountains, where they have room to roam. An adult male mountain lion was hit around 6:30 p.m. on Pacific Coast. In fact, most people never see this animal in the wild. Kinnison Mountain seems like it would be good mountain lion habitat. A nature enthusiast and photographer, her Facebook profile and phone were flooded with messages from family, friends and strangers. So I ran in the house told my husband to get his gun that there is a cat out here and it isn't nolittle one either is a big one so he gets his 22 pistol and thinks I'm messing with him he comes outside with me tosee what I was scared off I was shaking.. (CNN) Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. The Top 5 newsletter catches you up with LAs top 5 stories in just 3 minutes. Leadmine is known for the largest trees ever cut in West Virginia, White Oak. but I haven't heard anything about Mountain Lion sightings in this area, and I haven?t seen them, but that doesn't mean they aren't present. About 15 years ago we were camped at the head of the Cranberry. In 2008, a 150-pound mountain lion was shot and killed by police in an alley in the Roscoe Village neighborhood on Chicago's North Side. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mountain lion was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County over the weekend. FILE - This November 2014, file photo provided by the U.S. National Park Service shows a mountain lion known as P-22, photographed in the Griffith Park area near downtown Los Angeles. I would have gotten track impressions if I had thought that no one would believe me, but I was frankly pretty scared of it and got out of there asap. I've had nearly a dozen people tell me about their sightings but they didn't want their sighting published on the web. while most mature males mountain lions weigh 80 to 150 lbs. I am the owner of Abram's Creek Lodge and Campground in Grant County, WV (www.abramscreek.com).Last Wednesday early morning, at 1:30am 11/12/08, a cabin user (cabin #2) at the Campground in Grant County stepped out of his cabin at 1:30am to use the rest room. It occurred after 8 p.m. Monday night, January 23, 2023, at Highway T and Old Highway 100 just north of Villa Ridge in Franklin County. Yep, that's a local one. The DNR has received many of the same accounts from credible witnesses. Some of the roads in West Virginia are where bison trails were in the past, he added. A mountain lion died hours after being hit by a vehicle near Malibu on Tuesday night, wildlife officials said. is an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia, in the North Area of the State and the zip code for the community is 26290. Proposed changes to hunting and fishing regulations are mild for 2023, Commission finalizes questions for Sportsman's Sectional Meetings in March , which will include the long talked about lowering of the buck limit, MEC Men: #1 West Liberty vs. #5 Notre Dame, The Rush to Green Could Leave Us in the Dark. One month ago my mother Celestine was taking my daughter Addie to baseball practice and had herfather in the car with them.. He says that he knows a bobcat from a mountain lion, and this was no bobcat. Theyre beautiful and awesome, she said. area in Webster county that my dad had mined out, I was there alone dropping off a flatbed trailer to be loaded with supplies in the next few days. Margaret has seen two over the years. Today, my friend, who lives in Ronceverte, told me that he heard a horrible scream that seemed to have come from a cat. Mountain Lion Sighting North Mountain close to Gerrardstown, WV. A mountain lion found dead on a scenic California highway was likely struck by a vehicle, according to wildlife officials. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. You have permission to edit this article. If mountain lions arent out there in the wild woodlands of West Virginia, what is? 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, A Brief History Of Why It Does Occasionally Snow In LA. Authorities said the lion, tagged P-81, was found on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Western Santa Monica mountains after being struck by a vehicle. Once people feed them, they get habituated to us and they can be a huge nuisance. WV., about three years ago. It was about 4 feet long and had a long tail it was tan/grey in color. The zip code for Paw Paw is 25434.Detour Road is (County Route 18). Authorities said the lion, tagged P-81, was found on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Western. I watched it through the scope the whole time. Other times, theres a hoax involved in such reports. (In Alaska, anybody can marry anybody- just file the paperwork. It was an experience The lion continued up towards Cacapon mountain.Sincerely,Terry and Marsha Moore. Door saw lights, cars and a few people watching the cat from a distance. It was about 80lbs. The Scuttle Butt that I have been told was the eastern mountain lions, were exterminated decades ago in Greenbrier County but that doesn't mean they aren't present Are you aware that there have been big cat sightings in other counties around Greenbrier County. MDC INFORMATION, Carthage man suffers serious injuries as SUV goes off outer road, crashing below onto I-49, Newton County Sheriffs Detectives investigate shooting on Carver Road, Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China, PSU prepares for International Food and Culture Fair this evening, Business and Leadership competition kicks off at Pitt State. Lion anonymously because I think many people, especially where I live, would think that I am crazy. It was late summer, (2006) around 7 in the evening, and we were on the side deck eating watermelon, watching the girl accross the road walk her lab dog, when I notice in the woods what I thought at first glance was a deer. 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The young male lion had been struck by a car around 7 a.m. in western Malibu. I never seen shoulders move like that on a big cat in person nor a tail so long! I saw on your web site that itis believed that mountain lions are extinct in West Virginia. Numerous mountain lions in the area are collared, tracked, and studied by the National Park Service, but this particular lion was not, so scientists did not have any additional information about him. Were working through all of those issues and well take a totality of the findings into account to try to make the best decision we can for the cat, she said. (Check out wvdnr.gov for updates on these animals and others.). Anyway, to make a long story short, our bass player, Markel Fertig, was driving to the mountains of Pocahontas County about 6 years ago. I live in Putnam County, and one of my students who lives on "Redhouse Hill" which is rural and beautifully mountainous, with many ridge top roads populated by picturesque farms, told me he had seen a mountain lion. A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle in Simi Valley Thursday evening, officials announced. I first thought it was a bobcat but then I saw the long tail and the reddish color of the cat and realized that it was not a bobcat. P-22 is believed to be about 12 years old, making him the oldest Southern California cougar currently being studied. I now pronounce her, and JJHack's cat, married. It didnt look so big from that angle. Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. I got him to talk to me and I told him to lower the bow and come down to me but he wouldn't he said dad there was a big cat that came out of the river bottom and walked under the tree stand and up into the bouldersbehind the stand. all of our lives and believe me we know the difference!Submitted by: Don Woods. The very sad news: there was a PGC ear tag on it. In August 2008, a friend and I were in Ohio Co., WV on Harvey Rd. This cougar was hit on M-65, just north of Long Rapids near. population approx: 800. I was watching a clear spot along an old logging road, about 30 yards from my position. While this . Thats how a story relating a mountain lion in MonongaliaCounty was related to me last week. Possible mountain lion sighting in Finger Lakes region. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2025. They had recently added a right-of-way along the ridge to access wells they drilled the past several months. Not that wildlife enthusiasts wouldnt like for there to be some, he noted. Hello, My name is Aaron. But it's really more for humans. Then a little bit later we decided we were done fishing and would go home, about half way up to the main road we saw the black animal again, and I thought what kind of dog is that? Hoo boy! We were about 150 to 200 ft. from the main gravel road. On 8 Nov 2006 my wife and I were riding ATVs on theHatfield McCoy trail system just outside of Pineville WV. I use the term "wooded area" because it would be hard to characterize the area as woods or forest - more like a strip of trees about one hundred yards wide that separates our house from the neighbors who live on the hill above us. They do exist and we know many other people that have seen them. I am guessing (the size of my German shepherd dog). Door, who lives about 2 miles from where the lion was hit on Monday, was at home when her son Nathan called her husband with an urgent message. Hello, My name is Don Woods Jr. My wife's name is Margaret. The human population is simply too high, he said. The mountain lions that once roamed the hills and hollows of West Virginia are long gone. As the animal continued walking, it walked in front of trees which allowed us to give some perspective to its size. A native of Villa Ridge, Door, 41, was accustomed to seeing other animals: Deer, coyotes, bobcats. It was the 25th lion killed by a car since the study began in 2002, said Ana . zip code for the town is 26720. I was wondering, have there been anymore sightings in Greenbrier County? Mountain lions aren't supposed to exist within West Virginia, but many hunters and wild life officials know they're here; the controversy is whether the mountain lion are natural to this State or whether the cats that are here have migrated. Keep em wild., Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 16, 2022, on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County. He sat there quite a while, Door said. Im baffled., Suspect charged in fatal shooting in downtown St. Louis, Former Sweetie Pies TV star Tim Norman gets two life sentences in nephews death, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. I thought you might be interested in what I saw. Tuesday's examination found the cat had an eye injury, probably received from being hit by a car and more tests would be conducted to determine if the animal suffered additional head trauma, said Deana Clifford, the senior wildlife veterinarian with the department. About 10 yrs ago, my friend and I were coming from the Coleman Cliffs area in Frankford, W.V. So when he came running at me I figured there was another neighbor hood cat outside after him so I walked around the corner of the house and soon realized there wasn't another cat. A mountain lion was struck by a car Tuesday morning and was euthanized by wildlife officers due to its severe injuries. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. The cougar appeared injured and stunned, but eventually ran. The CDFW says drivers need to be aware of the potential for wildlife to be crossing our roads. Is he a taxidermist? The fact that we havent been able to find it in the vicinity suggests it was able to get up and get away, spokesman Dan Zarlenga said. Choose wisely! The mountain lion died on scene at around 9:30 p.m. He previously worked for KOAM. Most are essentially reddish and light brown to tawny in color. Mount lion sighting, Lizemores, WV Clay County on 12-4-11. Webmaster's Note! Lion! Back to Top Eastern Cougars (#109) Jan 15 2013 That lion had also been struck by a car and was euthanized by authorities. Second, when it walked in front of several trees (big tulip poplars), it was pretty clear that the cat was bigger than a golden retriever and it had a long tail. The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed the animal was struck by a vehicle at Highway T and Old Highway 100 just north of Villa Ridge. Only two confirmed sightings have been recorded since 1994: one animal was struck on Interstate 70 in. It ran off shortly after the photo was taken. These are some of the pics. Dear reader, we're asking you to help us keep local news available for all. Most mountain lions live about a decade. Last chance! Blaine said it appeared healthy and strong, but he never expected to see a mountain lion in the wild. There are black bears in the woods more often than not, at least this far north, just a single young male looking for a territory of his own, Rauch said. And shed heard talk of other, bigger sightings. At first I wasn't sure what it was, I Could see a long tail and as I said before a large bodied animal. "Most of those cases either involve a mistaken identity or its possible and we know it has occurred that people do crazy things and perhaps someone has turned one loose or its escaped from somewhere,"Johansen said. Marshall County WV. I bet he made it 40 feet in the time I made it 3 feet to get to my car door, she said. Browsing around, a REALLY big lion can top 200 lbs. P-22 has lived much of his life in Griffith Park, crossing two major freeways to get there. (U.S. National Park Service, via AP, File), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "So we just ask that drivers remain aware of that possibility and, at night, drive with your lights on.". Handle an encounter with a mountain lion: Mountain Lion sighting in Leon, Mason County? Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Employment | Affiliates Intranet And, while their western counterparts are heading vaguely this direction, there is no verifiable evidence they are in West Virginia. That is all bull, we have lived in the mountains of WV. Those elk are mostly regarded as photo opportunities at the moment, but Rauch said the herd may one day be large enough to allow hunting. Leadmine, WV. I have heard about Cat sightings all my life growing up around Racine in Boone Co. Eastern Puma Research Network in Grant County of WILD, Wonderful West Virgina, Submitting this "report" of a possible Mt. Animals tracks 3 to 4 inches Mountain Lion; no claw marks | 2 to 2.5 inches Bobcat; no claw marks | 2 to 3 inches canine; claw marks. The weird thing about this is that we live in a fairly populated area where I never thought you would see a mountain lion, if that was what it really was (maybe a bobcat with a longer tail than normal?). An Amish farmer along 944 in Cumberland County complained to the PGC a mountain lion was killing his sheep. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter, File). We got to the bow stand at daylight just off of the Potomac River and I helped him into the tree with a climbing stand then retreated back the grassy rd. The mountain lion was lying down in the snow. WHEELING If crisp September mornings spark a sudden urge to roam the local hillsides whether hunting or hiking keep in mind theres more to the states wild, wonderful slogan than white-tailed deer. Trapped eagle in Pocahontas County saved by a string of concerned individuals. I remember seeing a black animal thought was a black german shephard that may have gotten loose. But I know what I saw! The 4-year-old cougar's body was found Jan The National Park Service says vehicle strikes are the leading cause of death for mountain lions in the southern California area. A mountain lion who was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Malibu area in June was pregnant with four kittens when she died, biologists said Wednesday. It eventually ran away from the scene. Rauch said theres a former bison grazing area near Grafton that is still called Buffalo Flat. Courtesy photo The adult male mountain lion was. Hunting for shed antlers can be like searching for a needle in a hay stack, but experienced searchers have ways to narrow down the search. Warren County, Mo. if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them. Occasionally, a Cougar/Mountain Lion will be gray,dark brown, cinnamon which can appear almost black and, even more rarely, solid black mountain lion. Huge lion hit by car near Grantsville, WV, Re: Huge lion hit by car near Grantsville, WV, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, a car slammed into the mountain lion Monday night around 7 p.m., off Old Highway 100 in Villa Ridge. In this interview, we talk with eyewitnesses about hitting a cougar or Mountain Lion with a vehicle in 2017. Then in 1996 in the fall after the leaves had fallen, I was with a friend driving between Weston, WV and Jane Lew WV, it was evening almost dark, and we saw a animal at first glance thought was a large light brown dog coming to the road and my friend slammed on the breaks and it walked right in front of us in the head lights looked right at us, my friend was real excited, and myself to, as this made two sightings for me.