At one time I did the very same thing on 180 acres of mountain land in Colorado. I have found the carcass of a mountain lion killed by another lion about 300 yards from my front door. I have also had bears inside my mud porch. I have killed coyotes from my front door. I am well familiar with animals near my house. I do realize that I had moved into the living room of dangerous animals and rattlesnakes. But that does not mean I am offering myself and my family as bait/dinner or a snack for these animals. I am perfectly willing to live in harmony with all of them but you seem to forget they have not read the same book we have read about living in harmony. If I was attacked I would certainly do my best to survive the encounter. Would you not do the very same thing?
Dennis
At one time I did the very same thing on 180 acres... (show quote)
Yes, I would defend myself to the best of my ability if it came down to flight or fight. I would do the same if confronted by two legged varmints.
Tell us then how IF your wife or children were being mauled to death by a lion or bear you would just sit back contentedly while telling yourself these animals were here first, that it is humans encroaching on their turf and thank God the animals are fed for today.
I will be right here waiting on your reply of how you would do just that.
Dennis
We have chosen to live where predators roam and/or reside. It was our choice; just as it was my choice to move from a violent city to a more amiable town.
Frankly, try not to shoot these animals. If living where you do is too frightening, move. The critters have a right to their turf. Frankly, you are being waaay over reactive. I live in cougar country. If you can't handle it, move.