That's no Bobcat!

This was crazy! I got a call at 11:30 pm from a local trapper reporting that he had caught a large tom cougar. He explained to me that he had re-enforced his traps in various ways, and he doubted that the cougar would be able to pull out. (for those of you that don't know, you're not supposed to trap cougars, that's why he called-it was an accident). I called my neighboring officer Josh Carver, and Sergeant Brian Shearer. When we arrived I handed my camera to the trapper's son, and asked if he'd take pictures. We were able to let the cat go, but it wasn't easy! We used 3 catch poles, and a coat. It was exciting, and I found a new respect for mountain lions....They're dang strong!!