A couple of years ago close to Troy, Al. we found some large cat like prints in some soft clay. We called the game warden, who in turn called a couple of more game wardens, who in turn called the state wildlife biologist. They determined that it was a large cat or cougar (way out of the norm in this area). The print was slightly longer and wider than a .270 cartridge is long. You may want to call a game warden if you feel that it may be of interest to them.