Well thats good to know! I talked to the wildlife guys and they told me if it's private property and you got livestock to go for it, so I guess I'll use the .243. Any one know of any good repelent?(bear,cougar,or some kind of all-predator repelent that works, in case worst comes to worst?) I have both cottontail distress, and fawn bleat. Anyone know if cougars prefer one over the other? Ive called coyotes with the cottontail, just wonder if a fawn bleat will bring a coujar in a little quicker though thanks for your help