I did not look for claw marks in the tracks to make sure they are cat or dog. I understand there are some big dogs that run loose in the area as well. Went down the same path last weekend and saw a number of coyote tracks in the wet mud. They are easy to ID at 2" wide with claws.

Mountain lions have large home ranges so maybe I am in one of them and will have to wait for the lion to return. Neighbors to the south claim cattle killed by large cat.

Greene County has bobcats, but their tracks are not 3 1/2" wide. Maybe I'll get something on a trail cam.

Illinois is surrounded on the south and west by sizeable rivers. I feel that would preclude mountain lions from coming in that way naturally. I think somebody has let some loose rather than go through the business of licensing and registering them with the state. They breed readily so it can be a problem getting rid of them legally. Some would think it better to turn them loose rather than feed them.

Bukmastr-I guess I'll have to wait and see if one is seen this fall or captured on tape.

I see you have some video and pix of a great non-typical. Good job-

I got pix and video of 2 Booners and 4 other P&Y bucks the other night. What a great site!

Good luck!

LLBUX