About this episode
SHOW NOTES Do your part to minimize predation on the West's suffering mule deer population—and have a great adventure—by hunting mountain lions. This episode is all about cougars, and how to hunt them. First, an answer to multiple listener questions after the recent episode on Browning's addition of the 6.8 Western and .280 Ackley to the X-Bolt line of rifles: "Which should I pick?" Advantages of the 6.8 Western Advantages of the .280 Ackley Improved HUNTING MOUNTAIN LIONS Populations and trends Hunting methods Hounds Incidental Spot & stalk Where to hunt DIY or Outfitted? Guns & Bows Shot angles and kill zones Skinning a cat Can you eat a mountain lion? Taxidermy options SIGN UP TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! Become a subscriber/patron at www.patreon.com/backcountry Offer a one-time contribution via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Or via VENMO using @Joseph-vonBenedikt SPONSOR RESOURCES: www.siembidacustomknives.com Phone Evan Siembida at (740) 270-9057 and view his work on Instagram www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com