I would recomend starting with something smaller and less dangerous like a muskrat or oppossum.
ORIGINAL: M77man
Still pretty freakin cool. Well I'm doing it in your honor and if I do end up fighting a panther, just before I gouge it with my knife I'm going to shout "This is for Bale Scout"! HA HA! None the less, thanks for sharing your experience, I think I have more courage now.