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Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed

by Tim Sandstrom , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 12/06/2011 3:12 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom

Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
Didn't take long...

For immediate release
Dec. 6, 2011
North Dakota Game and Fish Department


Late Season on Mountain Lions Closes in Zone 1, Quota Filled
Mountain lion hunting during the late season in zone 1 is closed immediately. The fourth cat was taken Dec. 6, filling the zone’s late-season quota.


Zone 1 includes land south of ND Highway 1804 from the Montana border to the point where ND Highway 1804 lies directly across Lake Sakakawea from ND Highway 8, crossing Lake Sakakawea then south along ND Highway 8 to ND Highway 200, then west on ND Highway 200 to U.S. Highway 85, then south on U.S. Highway 85 to the South Dakota border.


The mountain lion season in zone 2, which is the rest of the state outside zone 1, has no quota and is open through March 31, 2012.




 
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Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:13 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: ND
And I have a feeling a member of the site got his second cat....he isn't answering his phone now.




 
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Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Enslow on 12/06/2011 3:16 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Enslow
Joined: 02/13/2006
Location: ND

Thats crazy that the quota is filled every year.  Wow!
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by SnoXChic on 12/06/2011 3:19 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SnoXChic
Joined: 07/20/2004
Location: ND
Zone 1 boundaries are a joke to me

Sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I just shoot to kill !

Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:21 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND

sno,

That's where the vegetarian cats hang out.
 




 
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Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Enslow on 12/06/2011 3:25 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Enslow
Joined: 02/13/2006
Location: ND
SnoXChic Said:
Zone 1 boundaries are a joke to me
Snochic, the Federal and state officials like a healthy population of Cougars and Wolves.  They protect predators more than game animals. 

Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:34 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: ND
Dang guy has cat number two.  Funny or ironic part about it is I was just talking about him last night in the Elite Archer bow shop.  A friend asked if he got one this year and I said no.  Then he goes an does this.  I'm not liking him anymore.  Jealous.

He said it was eating on a porcupine!  Not as many deer left so they have to eat critters that hardly give them any food in the belly!

Surprised there are even any porkys and raccoons left in the country.




 
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Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Enslow on 12/06/2011 3:36 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Enslow
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Location: ND
Tim Sandstrom Said:
Dang guy has cat number two.  Funny or ironic part about it is I was just talking about him last night in the Elite Archer bow shop.  A friend asked if he got one this year and I said no.  Then he goes an does this.  I'm not liking him anymore.  Jealous.

He said it was eating on a porcupine!  Not as many deer left so they have to eat critters that hardly give them any food in the belly!

Surprised there are even any porkys and raccoons left in the country.
Dont forget about the turkeys, they are gone too. 

Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:39 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
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Location: ND
Pretty crazy story.  Well, not really crazy just nuts I was kinda part of it.

Buddy sent me photo of an older looking cat track in the snow and then I get a phone call.  I couldn't answer because I was occupied with toilet paper in my hand.

I tried calling back but no answer.

Then I log into my email and see the NDGF release pop up and say all cats are dead.

I then send derogatory texts to the lucky s.o.b. and sure enough, he followed the very track he sent me by phone and poof, there it was.

Some guys have all the luck.




 
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Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by SnoXChic on 12/06/2011 3:41 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SnoXChic
Joined: 07/20/2004
Location: ND
I wasn't posting that as far as game animals. Very SW ND has cats but by the time anyone see's them we don't have the option since the quota is filled .  I'm sure there are some that would disagree with this comment, as its just my opinion, but I would love to see zone 1 cut off at the Interstate and include south of the interstate in Zone 2. We have cats coming through from MT and up from SD but really don't have the option to fill late winter early spring since the quota is usually reached so fast , from the same area every year.

Sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I just shoot to kill !

Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:46 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
sno,

If you have seen some or others in your neck of the woods have seen them it will probably only get worse.  The cats in my opinion are going to move further and further from the "hot spots" they have been found in the past few years.  They aren't going to find enough porcupines, rabbits and coons to live off of.  So they'll keep following the fringes of their "habitat."

That's my opinion anyway.




 
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Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by odocoileus on 12/06/2011 3:48 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
odocoileus
Joined: 12/30/2006
Location: ND
Tim Sandstrom Said:
And I have a feeling a member of the site got his second cat....he isn't answering his phone now


I have a gut feeling this was archer109 perhaps??
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed

There are hundreds of millions of gun owners in this country, and not one of them will have an accident today. The only misuse of guns comes in environments where there are drugs, alcohol, bad parents, and undisciplined children. Period. - Unlce Ted

 
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by SnoXChic on 12/06/2011 3:53 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SnoXChic
Joined: 07/20/2004
Location: ND
Tim Sandstrom Said:
sno,

If you have seen some or others in your neck of the woods have seen them it will probably only get worse.  The cats in my opinion are going to move further and further from the "hot spots" they have been found in the past few years.  They aren't going to find enough porcupines, rabbits and coons to live off of.  So they'll keep following the fringes of their "habitat."

That's my opinion anyway.
Tim,
We've always had cats around here. There was a big fire in the long pines in MT a few years back and then they really showed up.   Oilfield pumpers have seen them in the early hours. A lady I worked for 8 years ago had them screaming around her house during the summer. Antelope hunters set up in a ground blind by water.   They are here and have been here,  but just not much of a chance taking one.   What fair is it when 2 or 3 counties in the state fill zone 1 quota and we have to  go by their quota here. There isn't much for porcupines here anymore liked there used to be . Very noticable during deer season this year. Hunting 8 days I seen 1  porcupine.   I've voiced my opinion at the G&F area meetings but there's only so much this gal can do.

Sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I just shoot to kill !

Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:55 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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odocoileus Said:
Tim Sandstrom Said:
And I have a feeling a member of the site got his second cat....he isn't answering his phone now


I have a gut feeling this was archer109 perhaps??
Yeah, I am spoiling it for him.  But tough cookies.




 
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Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by iluvswnd on 12/06/2011 3:56 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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 Good for archer109, that's awesome!
J
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 3:57 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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SnoXChic Said:
Tim Sandstrom Said:
sno,

If you have seen some or others in your neck of the woods have seen them it will probably only get worse.  The cats in my opinion are going to move further and further from the "hot spots" they have been found in the past few years.  They aren't going to find enough porcupines, rabbits and coons to live off of.  So they'll keep following the fringes of their "habitat."

That's my opinion anyway.
Tim,
We've always had cats around here. There was a big fire in the long pines in MT a few years back and then they really showed up.   Oilfield pumpers have seen them in the early hours. A lady I worked for 8 years ago had them screaming around her house during the summer. Antelope hunters set up in a ground blind by water.   They are here and have been here,  but just not much of a chance taking one.   What fair is it when 2 or 3 counties in the state fill zone 1 quota and we have to  go by their quota here. There isn't much for porcupines here anymore liked there used to be . Very noticable during deer season this year. Hunting 8 days I seen 1  porcupine.   I've voiced my opinion at the G&F area meetings but there's only so much this gal can do.


By worse, I mean you'll be seeing even more.




 
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Risovi Taxidermy Studio | New Rockford, ND | 701-947-2048 | risovitaxidermystudio.com
Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by odocoileus on 12/06/2011 4:01 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
odocoileus
Joined: 12/30/2006
Location: ND
Tim Sandstrom Said:
Yeah, I am spoiling it for him.  But tough cookies.


Thats awesome!!    I am extremely jealous right about now!!
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed

There are hundreds of millions of gun owners in this country, and not one of them will have an accident today. The only misuse of guns comes in environments where there are drugs, alcohol, bad parents, and undisciplined children. Period. - Unlce Ted

 
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by SnoXChic on 12/06/2011 4:04 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SnoXChic
Joined: 07/20/2004
Location: ND
Tim Sandstrom Said:
SnoXChic Said:
Tim Sandstrom Said:
sno,

If you have seen some or others in your neck of the woods have seen them it will probably only get worse.  The cats in my opinion are going to move further and further from the "hot spots" they have been found in the past few years.  They aren't going to find enough porcupines, rabbits and coons to live off of.  So they'll keep following the fringes of their "habitat."

That's my opinion anyway.
Tim,
We've always had cats around here. There was a big fire in the long pines in MT a few years back and then they really showed up.   Oilfield pumpers have seen them in the early hours. A lady I worked for 8 years ago had them screaming around her house during the summer. Antelope hunters set up in a ground blind by water.   They are here and have been here,  but just not much of a chance taking one.   What fair is it when 2 or 3 counties in the state fill zone 1 quota and we have to  go by their quota here. There isn't much for porcupines here anymore liked there used to be . Very noticable during deer season this year. Hunting 8 days I seen 1  porcupine.   I've voiced my opinion at the G&F area meetings but there's only so much this gal can do.


By worse, I mean you'll be seeing even more.
I knew what you meant. Still doesn't change my opinion on it.  Oh well, keep on keeping on. Guess I won't need to watch so close on  my way to work for them anymore.

Sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I just shoot to kill !

Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by wookie_man1 on 12/06/2011 4:05 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 11/17/2006
Location: ND
Yeah this quota of 14 won't make a dent in their population.  3 adult females can get that population back in less than a year.  Definately going to get worse but more should go into Zone 2 giving others an opportunity to fill on a big kitty.  The lot by Home Depot in Bismarck is still vacant, maybe there will be a new one that moves in there
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Allen on 12/06/2011 4:15 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND
SnoXChic Said:
Tim,
We've always had cats around here. There was a big fire in the long pines in MT a few years back and then they really showed up.   Oilfield pumpers have seen them in the early hours. A lady I worked for 8 years ago had them screaming around her house during the summer. Antelope hunters set up in a ground blind by water.   They are here and have been here,  but just not much of a chance taking one.   What fair is it when 2 or 3 counties in the state fill zone 1 quota and we have to  go by their quota here. There isn't much for porcupines here anymore liked there used to be . Very noticable during deer season this year. Hunting 8 days I seen 1  porcupine.   I've voiced my opinion at the G&F area meetings but there's only so much this gal can do.

SnoXChic, Funny you mention the lack of porcupines.  I also noticed a complete lack of them this year.  Normally I run into quite a few while hunting around the pines but saw a single small one this year.  The other thing I thought odd was that two of the nights I sat I heard zero coyotes.  This was in areas where I would normally have heard at least three dens on any given sit. 
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: Cat Season in Zone 1 Is Closed
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/06/2011 4:25 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: ND
In 4B my brother saw one porcuppine in six days of hunting.  That is four guys out in the hills with optics and laced boots.  I don't recall seeing a single one in the previous two years.

Back home at New Town we have a few.  I get to shoot them with the gun.  Cats don't like water so they aren't swimming across the lake very often evidently nor crossing the ice.  The last one that tried that was found frozen near the Casino.




 
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