RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

How much does a tractor weigh in comparison to a cat? It is highly unlikely to have a print that is that deep and clear in ground that has been compacted by a tractor.

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

It sure wasn't a car tire in the middle of a farm field on the other side of a creek 1/2 mile from any road a car can drive on. I am Positive it is from a tractor, look at the tread pattern- straight lines, look at the width, this is not a car tire track. Besides, I saw the tractor drive up the road after we crossed the creek. I will say this the day before we hunted that area the weather warmed up a bit and it waseven warmer the day we hunted there. So, you don't debate the track as being a big cat but now you want to debate what made the vehicle track? You love to disagree, huh? Next time I'll make sure I take a pic of the tractor and it's tires b/c I know nothing less will satisfy you.;)

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

[quote]ORIGINAL: sproulman

Thanks Sproul for sending that pic out. I was worried when I took the pic of how it would come out. All I had was my cell phone but I am happy with what I got. Next time I will make sure I have my digital camera.

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

I am also positive it was a farm tractor and the straight lines indicate it was made by a front tire which carry a lot of weight and would compress the ground to a point where it would be next to impossible for a cat to make such a clear, deep print. I have seen bear tracks in the mud in a swamp where the soil hadn't been compressed that weren't as clear as that cat print and bear are much heavier than cats.

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

that is best picture of TRACK i have ever seen.;)

does anyone feel its not COUGAR track.

i am no expert on cougar tracks.

i will have a cougar confirmed track this week for us.

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

Did anyone notice that apparently that cat didn't have any claws?

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

Anyone withany knowledge of any feline would know that their claws are retracted when not needed as in when they walk.

I will say that track looks a bit too perfect however...

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

While that is true, if that cat had claws, the pads would be tapered toward the claw ,instead of rounded as in the pic. Here is a link to cougar tracks that illustrate my point..

http://www.bear-tracker.com/cougar.html

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

Cats keep claws hidden till needed. I have seen deer tracks make deeper inpressions over tire tracks also.

RE: Mountain lions in PA!
 

After looking at the link from BB,all the 2 center toes in themdon't line up as in the pic that is posted on here they do. I would question that track now.