While a mountain lion may be capable of making a kill on a Deer each week, it is unlikely they really do so, many other small critters will be included in their diet, to perhaps include small doppy domestic animals. But regardless. . . IMO. . . .I think it is a good thing that the eco system is healthy enough to support such a grand animal. So perhaps in reality this animal with a range that could be in the 100s of miles may take 20/30 Weak, old and otherwise inferrior animals each year. Sounds like they may actaully be helping us the hunters and helping to insure only the biggest and best genes (sp?) continue on.

While I love to hunt, I do admit I struggle with shooting animals I wouldn't eat, I wonder what cats taste like. I do have a mountain lion that has left his signs all over the ranch I hunt, One of our guests even shot and missed last fall. We have lots of Deer and Feral pigs, I hope our cat perfers the taste of pork. I would love to see him but must admit I would struggle with taking the shot. Sure would look good with a full body mount.