Episode
567 | Calling, Hunting, & Eating Mountain Lions
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- The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 3308
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Summary
In this episode, a listener of the show, Jim, shares his experience and insights on hunting mountain lions in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses the best times and locations to hunt, calling strategies and hunting techniques, the importance of patience and woodsmanship, and the unique experience of eating mountain lion meat. If you want a better understanding of the challenges and excitement that come with hunting these elusive predators, you will enjoy this episode. "It's high energy and high adrenaline." Jim's Instagram: @pnw_mountain_lion CHAPTERS... 00:02:02 — Jim's Background and Experience00:05:37 — Historical Figures in Hunting00:08:14 — Understanding Mountain Lion Hunting Seasons00:11:19 — Oregon's Mountain Lion Quotas and Regulations00:15:25 — The Experience of Eating Mountain Lion00:17:23 — Aging and Sizing Mountain Lions00:19:49 — Targeting Areas for Mountain Lion Hunting00:24:47 — Calling Techniques and Setups00:29:01 — Placement and Visibility in Calling00:33:16 — Stealth and Approach of Mountain Lions00:36:38 — Equipment and Safety in Mountain Lion Hunting00:40:29 — Close Calls and Recovery Experiences00:42:54 — Vocalizations and Calling Strategies00:44:41 — Patience and Woodsmanship in Hunting00:46:29 — State Regulations and Costs for Mountain Lion Hunting00:50:24 — Overlooked Hunting Adventures The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: [email protected] Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast