Cougar

[IdyllwildAcres]

Now that you know what you are up against, protect against it. My coop is cougar proof, not bear proof though. If I had a bear coming around then I would make it bear proof. Deny cougar opportunity to dine on your flock and she will move on.

Gary

 

[Zinjifrah]

Technically, a .22 is entirely deadly, and fully capable of killing a human or larger animal. However, unless you know exactly what you're doing or get very, very lucky, it's a recipe for disaster that might leave you facing a wounded animal who's in pain and frantic to defend itself, or an animal in that condition that someone else could come on unwitting. I recommend investing in a .270, or at least a .243, and unless you have already taken one, a firearm safety class if you intend to risk taking a shot. And please, please - always be aware of what's beyond the target you're shooting at.

 

[Folly's place]

Big gun needed for big critter! All good advice. I can't imaging trying for anything bigger than a coon with a 22g! Then, having a safe shot, which is the tricky part, to avoid disasters with what's behind the target.
Mary

 

[chickengeorgeto]

I was thinking about getting some bear spray for when I'm outside.

They unfortunately don't make bear spray with a long enough range for me to consider it a suitable cougar repellent. These animals are lighting quick and did I forget to add fast as well?