Big Cat Lore, My Moka Pot And Creek Exploring
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- Опубліковано 19 січ 2023
- I was planning a solo overnight trip in my hammock but came across a huge surprise so I didnt spend the night. I did set up and use my Moka pot and then explored the area creeks.
The moral of the story is: If you brew Lion coffee you have to expect big cats to show up!
LOL!!!!! good one
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Be careful Dave those big cats also pick up the scent of people who eat Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake!
So true, so true !
Lol! Very well said!
Your a brave man, I would have left the area immediately after seeing a big cat.
I was brave but scared too!
Its so fun to watch Daves videos in the morning and have coffee with Dave.
Fantastic to hear that Susan!
And you didn’t even have to clean up his spill! I love watching a man clean his own mess.🤣🤣cheers, Susan!
@@cathyjay2569 lol
it really is! love dave's adventures and videos even if its just a short one
I'm sure your mind wasn't playing tricks on you, Dave. Thanks for another exciting video and for posting all these years!
I'm pretty sure of what I saw! Thanks for watching Scott!
I like that little pot! As far as cats go, I found tracks as big as the palm of my insulated leather glove 12 years ago checking traps, when game and parks was telling everyone there were no cougars in our part of the state of Nebraska. I started carrying my .44 after that. Then two years later, out deer hunting, I saw one 30 yard away on the other side of the creek as I was walking back to my truck. It appeard to be stalking me, and hid in some plum thickets when I busted it. You can't believe anything any governement department tells you. Thanks for the video Dave! Great to see you!!
That’s scary as hell man
@@johnnyharperscoutstable5386 I live in southeast Ontario, Canada and the MNR kept claiming there were no cougars here after multiple reports. Someone caught one on a gopro while deer hunting and tney still deny it.
Absolute truth about not believing what governmental agencies say or don't say about anything anymore... like you, I've carried a 44 Magnum for years, especially whenever out where critters with claws and teeth might decide to get up close and personal. Take care, stay safe !
@@raymondparker1110 Unfortunately the government in their wisdom does not allow anyone to carry handguns here regardless of the dangers that lurk in the woods. Heck they are taking our hunting rifles away as we speak. I guess back country travel is as safe as going to the Mall....actually that's a bad analogy! Malls have proven to be far more dangerous since far more dangerous 2 legged critters shoot them up without having to worry about return fire. But that's another convesration for a different forum.
@@doogsm6013 Sorry to hear about those restrictions - me, I'd have to move away from there, and I don't even know where you're at, but I'm guessing somewhere in the Northeast if you're in the US.
This is exactly why I always carry a sidearm when I'm out and about in the woods... you never know what you might run into out there, whether it has four legs or two. Stay safe out there, Dave, and always trust your instincts. Take care !
Right🔥
Once I was up in the White Mountains of AZ around the Pinetop area. And me and my girlfriend fell asleep in the back of my truck out in the woods. The next morning, there were fresh bear tracks in the muddy ground all around the truck. Yes, a sidearm is a good idea. Preferably a 10mm or magnum caliber.
A pistol is not a hunting gun. To stop an attacking animal, a big cat ,a bear or a boar is not that easy
as you may think. As long as you are not Buffalo Bill targeting an attacking predator ,coming at you
with 30 m/h is next to impossible. And big cats mostly attack from behind.
@@theraven5935 To the contrary, I've hunted with handguns for over 40 years. While they aren't as capable as a rifle or shotgun at distance, they do remarkably well at short distance with proper shot placement. A magnum revolver is much more portable, and will always be within reach if or when I need it. To venture out armed is a much better option than not, at least then I have a fighting chance at survival. Period.
Animals like this aren't supposed to be in Georgia but some how they are here. I need to be prepared! Thanks for the comments Raymond
“But The Fear Was Real” LOL and I can just imagine it was very real. I myself would have done a tactical retreat straight back to my truck.There’s always another day. Great video man!
Lol, real or mind games it was scary! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Randy
Now I'll have nightmares of Dave being eaten by a mountain lion and knocking the alcohol stove off the table and burning up half of GA!! 🤣🤣Thanks again for another entertaining video. Dave, all the best to you and your family. Hope you have an awesome 2023
Lol! Luckily none of that actually took place. Thanks for watching and a Happy 2023 to you too!
Love the Stainless Moka Pot..I carry a small aluminum Moka with the Trangia burner in my ruck when I need a blast of Rocket Fuel in the field..Try the Trangia Pre-heater that snaps on the bottom for use in cooler weather(it really works). I called a bobcat into my turkey decoys once and that is an eye opener. I don't want to see any bigger kitty than that when I'm alone.
Thanks Robert, I'm glad you liked it. I've never heard of that pre heater, I'll look that up. That's incredible you called in a bobcat!
Good morning Dave. Don't be surprised to see a big cat; they're turning up everywhere they aren't supposed to be. Including very near cities.
Good morning Maureen and I was very surprised! Thanks for watching!
It would be a interesting area to set up one of those video traps
I've camped for a lot of years. I agree 100%. Black bears can be annoying especially in areas of heavy human traffic (food from people), but Mtn Lions are sneaky b*stards. They can be invisible in the brush and make NO sound! I have only seen 5 of them in my travels. But, I make several mud holes around camp so I can see which critters have visited me in the night. I have seen several cat tracks in camp, or on trail, and boy it startles the heck out of me!! My Spidey senses go to DEFCON 1 for sure!!!!! For me, where there are deer tracks, there are cats. You just don’t always know it!
Always love your “tables”. Thank you.
What few encouters Ive had with black bears, they avoid humans every time unless cornered. Big cats? I think they are fearless! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Thank you for taking us with you for the coffee. And thank you for completing the video even though you may have soiled your pants. 😉 Stay safe out there.
Lol! Im glad you liked it Mark, Thanks for watching
You definitely saw a big cat, likely a mountain lion! Excellent video, always awesome to hang out in the woods - hope your overtime goes quickly!
And I hope to never see another one! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Hi Dave. I swear I saw something moving on the other side of the creek as you were walking. Could have been a squirrel, deer, big cat or just my imagination running away with me! LOL. I agree with trusting your gut. I was walking back to my cabin after work at night in Sequoia National Park. Kept feeling I would see a bear. Was looking to my right side when I finally turned to my left and almost stumbled over a bear cub. Both of us were quite startled and I immediately worried about mama bear. Made haste to the closest thing to me, a laundry room. A few seconds later mama bear came rumblings through camp. Sat in that laundry room with a couple of my coworkers drinking grog for a good hour til it was safe to go to our cabins. I don't mess with mama bear!
Who knows, everyone says big cats are quiet and stealthy so it may have came back to watch me? The only thing scarier than a big cat is a bear cub near me! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I saw it as well. It looked like a bird. It's around 6:05 on the clock. From the dark spot near the water. It scoots over the log or brush.
Dave I don't blame you for vacating the premises. It's hard to enjoy the woods if you are being watched. Or even feel like you are. And - I have had black bears walk right up to me in the woods. They were just curious, I believe, but they were willing to get very close and unwilling to run away when I fired my shotgun in the air.
I enjoy all your videos and I appreciate you taking the time and going to the trouble to produce such quality content.
Now that is scary when a shotgun blast doesnt scare a bear! Im glad you like the videos, Thanks for watching
Hi Dave! I hugely appreciate that your videos are authentic experiences in the woods. After all, that is what the real folks have when they go looking for fun in the woods.
Thanks, Im glad you like the videos that much! Thanks for watching
About 50 years ago I was deer hunting in Alabama and a large black cat popped out into the middle of the abandoned railroad bed I was standing in. This area was very thickly overgrown. My Grandfather called them “painters”. To this day the Alabama Dept. of Conservation does not acknowledge the existence of any large cats except bobcats in the state. I’m here to tell you they’re here. That experience scared the bejesus out of a 14 year old boy with a 12 ga. shotgun. The next week my Grandfather’s dogs ran one right across my father and younger brother in the same location. Never saw the lead dog again. Loved this video and love this table! Just stay safe and trust your instincts. Hopefully your employer will fill that open job and minimize the OT you have to work.
Most likely the Alabama DoC doesn't acknowledge them due to they would have to declare protection.
Thanks for sharing that Steve! Saying it was 50 years ago blows my mind because I'm 2020 there was persistent rumors of a large black cat spotted between the Alabama Georgia state line! I'm glad you liked the tables and the video! Thanks for watching brother
I know a very senior wildlife biologist in Georgia - No evidence of big cat population. I still believe this is mistaken identify - other than the occasional escape cats, there just cant be a sustainable big cat population. we would have evidence.
@@ezwages I doubt there's a large population of them but I can easily see a one of a kind sighting happening from a roamer
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I don't disagree. I've been interested in this subject for years. living in NW Florida and N. Alabama. so many witness sightings.
That is quite the coffee set up. I just do instant. I don't mind it, I guess. But you have like a whole coffee shop in the woods. Very impressive.
Lol, thanks Doug! I kinda like experimenting with coffee
Just stay safe, videos come second to your safety. We love you and want you to stay well.
Thank you Donna!
The range of PUMA is all the way from northern Canada all the way to the southern tip of South America. They are not very common east of the Mississippi anymore but they were in the early colonial days. There still is a small population though and still get seen though sometimes in most all states. Bobcats/Lynx are still found in almost all US states as well.
Thanks for the info
Michigan Dept. Of Natural Resources denied for years that Mountain lions lived in upper Michigan. About 2-3 years ago they finally admitted that the cats lived there! They didn't want that info to get out to public because of fearing the public thus cutting down on hikers, campers, etc! Always follow your gut!
I think this is the exact reason Virginia denies it as well... but I know better.
They also said it was just a cat passing through from the western states and that we had no native breeding population.
The reason they want to avoid admitting a native, established population is that it would involve more work in terms of endangered species protection at the state level.
I never knew that! Very helpful, thanks for sharing that
Thank you Dave! I glad you stayed safe. You're my favorite UA-camr and I would hate for you to get eaten by a wild animal 😂
Thank you Joel! I'd hate to be eaten by a wild animal too! Thanks for watching
Those moka pots make a very clean tasting cup coffee. Can’t go wrong and highly recommended. Cool sighting, but I would have ended up at local park to finish the vid. 😱 😂
Oh I agree! It makes coffee unlike anything I've ever tried. Lol, I stayed but only for in case I could catch that cat on video
That shelf system was really cool!
Big cats are no joke. Glad you trusted your instincts. 👀
Thanks Jeanette! I'm glad you liked it. I knew not to stay. Thanks for watching
Whoa! to see a critter that’s looking back at you. Makes you wonder how long you were being observed. Also we appreciate the effort you take to video your time in the woods
animals always see you first.
Who knows how long he was there, I walked under that over hanging tree and looked up and he was sitting there! I'm glad you like the videos and thanks for watching brother
We get Mountain Lions around here, but I've yet to have one bother me. But we both know that cats are very adaptable. The bigs ones will go where they think there will be food. Lots of animals all use the same trails.
Always love seeing you. Thanks for the update.
Oh I know California is full of large cats! I've also heard about the attacks on bikers and hikers. Always great to hear from you Sara and thanks for watching my friend!
Fun in the woods! Lol Dave 🐈Cats always getting in your way🤭🐆 Here in NC I’ve been blessed to see Bobcats a few times, lots of tracks in the Snow and mud. Always a heart pounding treat. Cougars I’ve seen twice, first time at my farm at about 3am being chased by a pack of hunting dogs. (Barking woke me up and I threw on the spot lights).Second time crossing a quiet back road at twilight. They want to be away from humans…me too😂 ooooh the Moka pot, happy sound 2X ☕awesome! Thank you as always for bringing your YT fam with ya on an adventure. Happy New Year! 🙏🏼
Now that's a lot of cat sightings! In my 55 years I've seen 2 Bobcats and this one big cat. At least the coffee was delicious! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Even though it seems like attacks from mountain lions statistically are next to none, very brave of you to continue with the video Dave.
It was very scary but it turned around and walked off slowly as if it wasn't interested in me. I cautiously stayed and filmed
@@Reallybigmonkey1
You're not prey to it.
There was a mountain lion loose here in West Valley Utah in the nieghborhood one time. DWR tried to tranq it but it ran off so they ended up killing it later when they found it. Great vid Dave. Be safe brother!
Man that could have gotten ugly! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I think you were smart to head home. I always listen to my inner voice-that guy is much smarter than me. I have several bobcats on my property that I see on the game cam-magnificent cats but I don’t want to fight a cat for sure. And a mountain lion-definitely not. And being a Tennessean, I’ll proudly say, definitely not a Tennessee Mountain Lion. Appreciate your work.
Thanks and I gotta agree with you! House cats can rip you to shreds if they are irritated. I couldn't imagine what a big cat could do. Take care and thanks for watching
As someone who does not drink coffee, was like going to the woods with great bushcraft table/shelves to make rocket coffee science.
Just the fact that you still made a whole video despite clearly spotting an unusually large cat is being a trooper enough not to require any apologies...
I got the feeling you nearly went "b-b-big, uh BIG.... HUGE!... MONSTER!... B-B-BIGGEST CAT I EVER SAW!" just like Sylvester the cat in the Kangaroo episode
Lol, honestly I went ahead with the coffee scenes with the thought in the back of my mind that if that cat returned? The camera would be on and ready!
I had a similar encounter back in 2018 in Colorado when I was cleaning my clothes in a mountain river. It took me a while when I became aware that there was a fresh footprint of a big cat in the sand right three feet from my position. From that moment I had a real bad feeling to be observed by that mountain lion. Creepy situation though.
Thanks David for the video!
Now that is extremely creepy Frank! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Beautiful hike out Dave. Sorry to hear you are going to be hold up at work soon. Those big cats are cougars. Not the good kind you meet at the night club either. We had one before in the glades when I was growing up. Danger will Robinson. Nice mocha set up. Stay safe, stay solid my friend. High five nick.🐸🍺🔪🔥
Thanks Johnny! I'm glad you liked it. At this point in life I don't care if I ever seen any kinda cougar ever again! Lol. Take care and thanks for watching brother
I really enjoyed this Dave. I like how you brought us along and showed us a bit of your journey through the woods. I hear you about big cats. I'd like to do some backcountry camping in CO but I worry about mountain lions. They say they are pretty solitary, but I'd hate to run across one in a foul mood. Oh no! Not overtime! Good $$ but sure takes away from our play time. Nothing wrong with some casual videos. I'd rather put out & watch videos that are put out weekly videos (even if they aren't perfect) than to wait & wait for everything to line up perfectly. Even home run hitters have to settle for some singles. Gosh, I love how you can find neat ways to set up grills/tables/shelves on the trees so that you can work from a standing position. You are fortunate to have such good access to creeks like that. We have lots of cornfields here in NE and not many streams or creeks. So, I really appreciate them now when I can find them. Thanks for bringing us along Dave!
You are very welcome Jonny and Im glad you liked it. One of the big reasons I have no fear of solo camping in Georgia is because we are supposed to have no large cats and no brown bears. Black bears are usually no issue because they avoid us. Every where you go in Georgia we slap full of creeks and streams! It just bubbles out of our mountains and hills.Thanks for watching
I’m glad the Cougar took off, they can be vicious when hungry! You’re correct that most of the time forest creatures will take off when the see or smell you, but when they’re desperate or hungry they can be confrontational, even the black bears. I like your mocha maker and table setup, thanks for sharing David!⚡️🌎🐄👍🏻⚡️
Oh I'm glad it left too! I'm guessing it wasn't interested in me but was looking for small game. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Ok Dave, I’m going to have to stop watching your videos for a couple hours so I can get some sleep! I’ve been up all night going through your work and loving all the adventures, camp tricks and gadgets you talk about. I will resume watching when I have slept a few hours and I’ve fed the dogs! Thanks David and Nick ⚡️🌎⚡️🐄
Going to be a maverick Ramboo here and just tell you, thank you for wanting to spend a precious day off to film and share it with us. I love my woods time and well, life interferes.
My girl is a police officer in San Diego and has to work so many hours of overtime. Back in my day as an Officer I did too I guess. But it gets lonely.
So thank you. I am painting cabinets in the kitchen today as the snow is falling outside. And your adventure today kept me company and reflecting on good ole overtime:) ~~~Ramboo
I want to thank you and your girl for your service to your communities. Too many people take Police work for granted but it is one heck of a real job. I am a Marine veteran who recognizes self sacrifice and dedication ! Thanks again and go out and enjoy nature, there is nothing better than marvelling at God's creation !
Overtime is bad to work but makes for great paychecks! Im always happy to bring some outdoors to you. Take care and thanks for watching Ramboo!
You do what you need to….most of all STAY SAFE! “See ya on the next one “ whenever that will be.
Sounds good to me my friend!
dave you got to watch out! them cats can be real mean and fast.
just let them know your there, most of the time that helps.
love the vid as always. take care and do not overwork yourself.
Oh them big cats have lightening reflexes! Way faster than this old man. Lol. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
With all due respect and admiration you just never know what's going to explode burst into flames fall over, coming untide, break I like how you leave everything all natural thanks for your videos and your time good luck on your overtime I know all about that too we're not getting any younger but they just keep putting the work on the people who just keep doing it
Lol, if anything falls over, crashes or explodes you know I'll leave it in the video. Thanks for watching
Happy to see you again buddy. Glad you’re safe! You got to do what you gotta do at work. I would say, don’t stress yourself out too much bud about these videos. Of course I enjoy watching these as well though. I can’t believe you answer back Every comment?! That means so much to us but I’m sure it’s taxing on you. Thanks again brother for these videos. It’s sure great when I see you’ve put another one up! Make that money in OT!! Lol Take care my friend!
Always great to hear from you Brett! Making videos is stress relieving. Reading and answering comments is fun! It's like I've got hundreds of friends from all across the world! Take care and thanks for watching brother
Don't worry about that crashing noise. You won't hear that big cat if it's coming for you.😳
Lol, I'd never hear it coming
We have big cats in the UK,Lynx have been seen too....and other creatures....cryptids.....I don’t think folklore lies and there are way to many stories and encounters of weird things,I liked this video! Different than some of your others where you are in one spot....this content is a great addition and the story of the guy on his bicycle 🙂👍🏻
I had no idea there was but cats in the UK. Very interesting! Thanks for the comments and I'm glad you liked the video!
Thank you for your time and energy dave. I also am a machinist by trade, and was a machinist in the army. Now Im a bushcrafter. I know how much energy you expend to do these videos, and you are a role model. Please keep making these. You are the real deal. I do most of my stuff by boat.
Thank you Chris! And it's always great to hear from a fellow machinist. I use a bass boat a kayak a lot myself but I don't film them much. Take care and thanks for watching
We have had stories even just recently of Big Cats here in Atlantic Canada....we should only have Bobcats and Lynx are further North from me but people have described seeing Large Cats with long curled up tails so who knows lol .....great video Dave cheers my friend....Spook
Really? Man thats scary if they are there too! Thanks for watching Brother
@Reallybigmonkey1 a guy checking on his wood lot ( been some timber theft in my area unfortunately ) just recently saw a Huge Cat with a curled up tail take 2 bounds and cleared the woods road and was gone ....he's an old fella but still cuts wood and isn't a glory hound or liar so everyone believes him ...very weird especially since we aren't supposed to have them ....be safe out there who knows Dave !
Hi Dave, thanks for another great video! Here in Holland there are no big cats but wolves are coming in from out of Germany more and more, they also get very close to people but won't do harm. Really like your shirt btw, great 'pattern' not the usual camouflage. I am learning a lot from you so thanks ever so much! Hope you keep the spirit and there will be lots more coming from you (and Nick!)
Hello and I'm glad you liked it! Wolves aren't known to attack people but in packs they scare me too! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Dave, the fact that GDNR hasn't confirmed any sightings of big cats doesn't mean they aren't there. Heck, cougars and even bears are moving around because humans keep building homes by the dozen it seems out in what was their habitat. We even had a cougar killed here in a large, urbanized suburb of Dallas. And the TxPWD did an autopsy, and it was a pretty healthy cat. Good you trusted your instincts and didn't stay. Nice Moka pot BTW.
Oh I agree! Big wild animals can pretty much roam anywhere they please. Thanks for watching
If you can't stand a spoon upright in it. the coffee isn't to strong! 🤣🤣🤣 Goodness me. how scary that is. From an old woman (definitely old enough to be your mama) ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS trust your gut instinct!!!!! Blessings and thanks to you. Stay safe.🙏💜
Lol, I can't handle coffee that strong! My instincts haven't led me wrong yet. Take care and thanks for watching Granny
Greetings- Be careful and be aware of your surroundings- Up here in WV, the biologists will say there is no such thing as mountain lions or panther type cats, but I can tell you from seeing actual game cam footage, they are here and many other places. If you come across a big paw print and there are no claw marks, it is a cat. Remember, all cats retract their claws just like domesticated house cats. Also, if you've ever heard one scream in the wild, its a sound you never forget. Ive been out in the thick woods not too far from the house and have heard wood knocking??? It sounded like something was hitting a tree with a large branch or big stick? Some locals say it was like a bigfoot making the noise? I dont know, but it makes you think some. Thanks for the video and be safe out there-
i commented above about that scream. seemed like forever. the hole time im thinking thats not a this thats not a that.
Hello and Im usually quite aware of my surroundings but two things going on here. I was NEVER expecting a large cat and my mind was concentrating on one thing, not slipping into the creek or twisting an ankle. I was caught totally off guard. I think Ive heard bobcat screams at night but never any tree knocks. They claim thats a prime indicator for Bigfoot. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I should have waited to watch the whole video to comment sorry, yes ALWAYS trust your instincts! I can say this though, the sounds you heard as after wasn't the big cat. They are very stealthy and quiet. The can sneak up on a big mature buck within feet of them and the buck won't hear it. I can understand your fear though. This is why having a dog is a good idea if your alone. The dog can smell it, and harass a cat or bear enough to keep them away. There is a story from my home state of PA where a black bear came into a families yard about to snatch one of the little children. They had a boxer, who seen the bear and chased it off . Later the bear came back, this time the boxer chased it off and was gone and after a week of being away the family assumed the bear killed it. Amazingly, the boxer came back with no injuries, they assume the boxer harassed that bear and made it go so far away the bear wouldn't come back!! I know ya work alot so not alot of time to train a dog, but just an idea. I have a rottie and she is the sweetest dog. They are very smart and will protect you with thier life, but, any decent size dog, even a golden retriever I'd good to take out. Anyway, glad your ok and I respect the fact that you followed your instinct and left. Live to bushcraft another day!
Thanks for the comments and I have heard of dogs scaring off bears and big cats and I find that amazing! Especially such a small dog.
Hi Dave that is so cool to see a big cat. Any wildlife sightings while you're in nature is something to treasure. It is so rare since they usually sense you before you do them.
Oh I agree! I'm 55 years old and this is my first sighting of a large cat. I doubt I'll forget it any time soon. Thanks for watching Andy
Enjoyed video Dave ! We have bobcats here in Ohio. But I have seen tracks of a bigger size cat .. Stay safe, I do carry a sidearm in the woods. You never know.
Thanks Kevin, Im glad you liked it. Always be prepared!
I'm from northeast Oregon. We have lots of wildlife there, from chipmunks and squirrels to elk and bears. One time a couple of friends and I were camping over a three-day weekend, and we had mule deer walk right by our camp to get to the stream. SO cool. This story reminds me of a joke I heard long ago. It was in a National Park in California. Hikers were advised to wear little bells to let bears know they were coming. In case of a bear encounter, they were advised to carry bear spray, highly-concentrated pepper spray. "You can tell there are bears in the area if you see their droppings. The droppings will have little bells in them, and smell like pepper."
Thanks for all the great videos, Dave. Hope the overtime goes quickly, and helps your bank account too.
Lol! I'll watch out for bells and pepper. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Hi neighbor! I grew up in northwest Georgia, a miles from Chickamauga Battlefield. I have NEVER heard of big cats in Georgia! And I’m 63 years old. That’s scary. I have heard the big cats are migrating because they’ve been displaced by human population. This is a good area for many reasons. Glad you used your intuition and didn’t stay all night. That coffee looks amazing! I love your videos!❤Nana
I'm 54 and I saw one with 3 other witnesses in 1991 on Tray mtn. Here in northeast GA. Sounds like a woman or child screaming at night. Tracks are easy to spot around creeks and rivers. But you can guarantee they'll see you before you see them. Now we have coyotes and that was all the sudden. Some speculate they were brought in to drive the big cats out.
@@chuckberg5585 yikes! I love Georgia!!! Eat a peach!
Hello Nana! I've lived in Northwest Georgia for 55 years and never heard anything about big cats until about ten years ago rumors started floating around. Armadillos were never native here either and we are finding them everywhere now. I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I’ve been watching you a long time. My grandson is now 10 and he really gets a kick out of your inventions. I guess you’ve got some more things to think about now. Scary things. Wonder if taking a hunting dog with you would be a help or hinderance? You know, like a blue tick or coonhound or a beagle? Well, stay safe. Try not to work so much overtime. Enjoy yourself. Hi, Nick! ❤️Nana
Since you can weld SS you got a bargain at $1.00! A friend of mine, an R&D engineer, conducted a study of reusing coffee grounds. It can be done and you can get good coffee if the used grounds and water ratio is right. Great video!
one time Dave when I was out pursueing elk in my favorite place here in PNW I was tracking a group of elk and then cut a large cougar track that was following same group. From that day forward my outdoor mindset was never the same! Hope you can process this experience okay. I didn't share the long version of this experience but diffenitely left it's impact on me. Be safe thanks for content again. Respectfully Duane
That could easily turn into a very scary situation! Thanks for sharing that Duane
Sespe Wilderness, Southern California 2010. We saw a fresh cat print in wet sand that was twice the length & width of a pack of American Spirit cigarettes. That’s a BIG cat. Same exact environment you were in, Dave. Rocky shelves, pools, small-tumble falls. I think the cats (like house cats) like the sound of the falling water. It masks the sounds of their movements. And (again like house cats) they like to post up on the rocks in a good pounce position, gazing down at potential meals using the water source. Cat owners should really watch their cats and remember: to you, your cat is watching cars through the window. To your cat, they’re waiting to ambush something (even though it never works) God bless everyone.
Thanks for the input! Evidently cats love these exact surroundings. Thanks for watching my friend
Dave, we wouldn’t mind if you had abandoned filming. Salut to you for admitting that you got spooked, just be safe.
Thanks Brother!
Great area and scenery where you were. It's easy to see why you went there.
Agree with one of your other replies , I always carry some extra protection when I go out. Not only for what nature surprises you with, but more for the crazy two-legged critters that seem to be everywhere. When I was growing up, if you ran into someone out like that, they were doing same thing we were, you said your pleasantries and usually both parties made sure each was OK, then you both went on your way. I'm a lot more cautious these days.
Bobcats aren't really a problem unless you get one cornered, bigger cats are a different story. Like you said it's better to trust your instincts when your out like that. Be it wildlife, weather or whatever.
Love watching your videos.
Sucks about the upcoming OT. Money is nice, but sometimes it's worth it to give up the extra money to have the time off. There is a cure for that old buddy, it's called retirement. But I think you have a while yet before you get there.
Keep up the great videos and will look for more when you can get to them.
God bless you and your family, and ya'll have a blessed day my friend.
It's definitely a beautiful area, but not worth getting mauled over. Lol. I definitely don't want the OT but I'll probably have no choice for a little while. Thanks for the comments, thanks for watching and may God bless you too
Good stuff, Dave. I enjoy your simple alone in the woods videos, the creek adds some nice background sound, too. Sometimes going outdoors, cooking with a fire, a few friendly words and moving on is just perfect. Campfires, cougars, a friendly Jay, lights in the sky - all good. Happy New Year to you and yours, Dave! God bless.
Thanks Mike! I'm glad you liked it. I just do what I love! Thanks for watching, Happy New year and may God bless you too
Love the set up! That's the way to make coffee !
Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it
Never doubt gut instinct, Dave. If you saw it , you saw it. Your new coffee device is something I may look into. Never stop being you. Thanks.
Thanks! I usually can tell when something isn't right. The coffee from that Moka pot is strong but very smooth. Take care and thanks for watching
big cats.. .. always trust your gut, if it says get out, listen to it, he who makes coffee then runs away lives to make coffee another day, be safe mate
Very well said!
LOL
Great video Dave! My favorite thing to do with a moka pot is what's called Vietnamese coffee. About a half inch of sweetened condensed milk in your cup and then pour the hot coffee over it. Stir and enjoy!
That stuff should come with an addiction warning! 😆
Thanks! I'm happy you liked it! I haven't heard of coffee made that way but I'm willing to try it now!
Dave and Nick, usually my comments are about how many new things I learn (and crack a few jokes). This time I just want to say I love you guys and if I can help you, I gladly will. I have 4 cats around here and a litter on the way! Support your local veterinarian! Tell the big cat to shuw. Take care.
Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother
Keep Them Peeper's Pealed For That Puddy Tat ! Like Your New High Tops ! That Moca Pot Sure Will Gitja To Bouncing Along Nicely, I Have A Similar Tree Top Table I Like. Thanks Davey ! Hay Nick From Frosty Canada ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry, I'm glad you liked it all. Very cool you have a similar table top! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
I was walking along a river here in the Sam Houston one day and I hear brush breaking and all of a sudden this doe runs out about 50' in front of me looks at me then goes down the bank and crosses the river where it was about a foot deep and up the bank on the other side. Then she stopped and looked at me again and bolted. I just stood there amazed, then all of a sudden this giant coyote comes from the same direction and stops at the bank of the river and turns and looks at me and my rottweiler and does a 180 and books it back where he came from.. It was pretty intense and without a doubt the coolest thing I've ever seen in nature. There have also been big cats spotted in Sam Houston although game wardens will say different. I don't need anyone to tell me what I seen. I really enjoyed the video and you talking about the unexpected sighting.
I think you got cougar and them big cats from Central and South America that kill them Kamin alligators, I can't think of thier name. Be careful down there
Thanks for sharing that and I'm glad you liked the video. Coyote attacks on humans are pretty rare but it's still terrifying to be up close to a big one in the wild. Take care and thanks for watching
So good to see you, Dave, hope everything will go your way during 2023! Greetings from Sweden. 🙂
I'm curious, are there any large cats over there in Europe ? Greetings from Virginia USA !
@@raymondparker1110 just bobcats, but they are very rare
@@raymondparker1110 Hi! No, not really. We got wolves, brown bears and wolverine, but for cats, we only have the lynx. Wish you a fine weekend!
@@roybinson6460 Thanks, same to you !
Big cats in the UK....Lynx too....🙂👍🏻
Years ago and long before my relocation across the big pond, I regularly visited a good old boy who lived in the center of my small New England town. Once you entered the home, his first words were "have a cup of coffee, it'll settle your nerves." Happy you had a great hot cup to calm you down a tad.
Sounds good because that coffee worked for me! Lol. Thanks for watching
Dave! Always be positive and always have the mental strength that you are stronger than the wild animal you dealing with. If you afraid, scared they can feel it and they will attack you in a bad situation. But if you think that you can chop up anything that attack you, they will run away. I scared away black bear from my campsite and dealt with many wild dogs. Just built up some anger in your mind and they will run away. Once I chased a bear that showed up just few few feet from my 5 year old son at the campsite. I grabbed my machete and screamed at the bear holding my machete in the air and chased it in the woods. Positive self defence attitude will scare most of wild animal away. You guys down there can carry a handgun also. And the noise of the shot also scares most of wild animals.
Good video again. Thank you!
Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching!
Dave, thanks again for bringing me along. An interesting video. To set your mind at ease if a big cat attacks it will come from behind, you won't feel a lot of pain, for long anyway... ;)
Although typically true when stalking, cats are ambush predators and can attack from any direction, including from above.
Thanks Tim, Im glad you liked it. Lol, it wont last long sure is comforting! Thanks for watching
Definitely don’t mess with a Mountain lion 🦁. Apparently they have a huge range, so unlikely to see it again but why risk that🤣. Thanks Dave
Oh I'd definitely not risk running into it again! Thanks for watching
Kind of elegant looking that mocha coffee pot., Aha, Dave.👍🏻 nice. I like it.
And, it works very well! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Patrica
Dave, it would have been nice to describe the cat you saw. Obviously it was larger than a feral domesticated cat. Most of the time ccats hunt at night but depending on their luck at night, they will hunt and stalk during the day. Thumbing through my mental files, I discovered memories of two incidents of wild cats in my mind's eye. The first happened in around 1976 or 1977 when my wife and I were in New Mexico. We were driving through Tijeras Canyon, outside of Albuquerque, to get to an area where a little known treasure cache was buried by Conquistadors during the great Pueblo Revolt. On the way to the area I had to take a dump, so we pulled over on the side of the road and I left my wife inside the car, an old yellow Fairlanes with the slant back. She kept an eye out for me, as she usually does. I got out and jumped a crystal clear brook, nearly creek size, Some would call it a creek. I proceeded to a very large patch of cactus and a large Pinon tree, whereupon I dropped trousers and took said dump. It was a beautiful breezy Western day, Sun shining and not to hot and I watched a little roadrunner running about fifty feet in front of me and then it was gone. Fortunately, I did not forget the toilet paper. I got up from squatting and pulled up my trousers, surveyed the site to look for potential landmarks in the treasure, because I was near the vicinity. I spotted a long arroyo and decided I would come back in a few days to follow the arroyo. Which would mark the boundaries of my first search. I hiked back to the car and my wife was waving her hands for me to hurry up and get back. I made it to the car and she told me that she saw a huge cat only a few feet away from me while I was dumping. I questioned her because I never heard or saw the cat while I was out there. It was less than twenty feet from me, according to her at the time. No doubt it was a mountain lion. Anyway, I grabbed my prospecting pick from the car trunk and went back to get a very small patch of cactus to take home and start a cactus garden for her. She didn't want me to go but I went anyway. There were actually several large patches clumped together. I got to the spot and found some very beautiful cactus and I took my pick and wedged it underneath a clump. I tried to leverage those cactus up but the root system was so strong it was as if the cactus were superglued to the desert floor. I pulled and I pulled and they finally gave way suddenly and without warning. This caused me to fall back into another patch of cactus, a much larger patch with much larger cactus and much larger needles. I had to free the pick to use it to get up out of the patch I fell into. I used the pick to trnsport the cactus to the car trunk and had my wife spread out plastic bags to put the cactus on. With it loaded I shut the trunk and started the painful process of having her pull all the needles she could out of my hiney. Fortunately the car was an automatic transmission. We got home, I pulled my jeans off and she had to use tweezers to remove all the needles that were left in. The rest of that day was her smearing my waccum with Elmer's glue and pulling it off repeatedly. Those tiny hair needles are impossible to nearly impossible to see but the old Elmer's trick saved part of the day. The rest of the day was spent recuperating and letting the redness and swelling abate. We did get the garden established and the cactus were beautiful. We even had cactus blooms. The next cat sighting, wasn't much, it was just a bobcat that crossed the street escaping into the woods here in North Carolina. In Florida, I have heard panthers hollering at night but never saw one. When a cougar ( mountain lion) strikes it stalks from behind, then leaps with it's mouth open to put it's upper fangs in a person's eye sockets and it's lower ones at the base of the skull with crushing grip and power. It then shakes it's prey to break it's neck. Anything with a head similiar to a human is done the same way. I am told that if you see a large cat twice in a single day, he is stalking you. You are right to follow your well developed instincts. You have been in nature long enough to develope the natural senses, listening to the birds talk , hearing a stream of water from afar, etc. Birds can help also. When they stop chattering, something is up. Sometimes they go through normal bird conversations and singing, then the singing stops and the volume of the chattering increases very busily then a sudden stop. Many chattering animals follow this same pattern it seems. At the stop, all animals gaze because something bad is going on. When they resume their noises, danger has passed. That place you were at, if you ever go back there again, take a gold pan with you ! It looks like a gold bearing area to me, I would love to run a sluice and work a pan out there, everything is right for it. If you can find where the Hermit had his abode, use a metal detector in the vicinity, check trees atround his former abode. Something made him a Hermit and gold is known to do it. Though he cashed his checks somewhere, he may have hoarded all of his gold and possible treasure. Nick could give his detector a workout. My instincts and observations tell me something is in the vicinity. Also remember that X marks the spot so that confluence could also be a hiding spot above the high waterline and around the most prominent trees or natural growth. Oh well, I have bored you enough and probably worn your patience thin in reading this. I hope things work out well for you at work. Until later. God bless you and those you love and know I love you my brother ! A friend always !
Thanks for sharing your experiences Peter. The cat I saw was solid tan. You have a good point about why Curtis lived there, It had to be for a good reason. I only know it was up that hill across the creek but I havent been up there because its so treacherous. Locals say Curtis kept his bicycle chained to a tree closer to the dirt road and covered with a plastic sheet and no one messed with it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too.
Yes. Cougars. Liberty Hill has cats.. in West Ga. If you go around Wehadkee Creek you can find cat and bobCat Hey Dave, thanks for these video !
Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching!
That cat probably lifts its meals as they drink from that creek. Nice spot. If that cat gets you he won't eat your rubber boots
Take care out there.
Good point, they stalk watering holes. Thanks for watching
Always remember: you are crunchy and good with ketchup in the eyes of some critters! LOL! But a good cup of coffee will keep you alert. so you can look out for them. I enjoyedthe show even if you didn't make the campout.
Lol, I'm not planning on being on the menu! Thanks for watching
You are right...always listen to your gut...great vid Dave!!!
Absolutely! And thanks for watching Curtis
What a beautiful day for a trip to the woods but cutting it short was the correct decision - if you’re spooked where you wouldn’t normally be, it’s wise to retreat. And today I also learned that the Trangia’s simmer ring may also be called a snuff lid and I am going to call it that from now on because that’s all I ever use it for!
Oh I'm usually never spooked but I was this time! Lol, I never simmer with my ring either! Thanks for watching
Hi Dave, it's like Raymond Parker commented earlier, I always have a sidearm when I go hiking/camping, because in my opinion, it's better to be safe than sorry. I've never seen a big cat in the wild, but I did see tracks in the snow while hiking in the Rocky mountains that were from a big cat for sure, there were huge tail dip/drag tracks in the snow as well. I did see a grizzly one time though while going through Beartooth canyon in Yellowstone national park, it was on the other side of the canyon from the road we were on, so we were safe, but it was still scary to think that I'd be a snack if I were on the other side of the canyon, lol. Rock On!
It's always good to be prepared. Especially for big cats and Grizzlies around! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
The Florida panthers and the Tennessee mountain lions. That sounds like two sports teams! My money's on the Panthers. Thanks for the video Dave.
Lol! Thats kinda what I thought when I read them names. Thanks for watching
Hey Dave, what a time to be without Nick! I don't like big cats. You can't trust them. Thank God there was a wide enough creek between you two. As far as the moka goes, I've been drinking caffè and espresso from a moka every morning for about thirty years. You have no idea how much I miss not having a good mug of hot, Wawa coffee. I never even though of processing coffee from a moka like that I will definitely give it a try! Be safe out there, my man!
Big cats are definitely nothing to play with. If you get a moka pot you'll love it! It's a very unusual delicious coffee! Thanks for watching Dr. Tom!
Hello there my friend great to see ya. You know you did better than I would have,you hung around after you seen the cat, me, I'm going home, that cat would have been slippin and slidin cause Phillip would have been shitin and gettin. I don't like wild animals that have longer finger nails than me. Lol take care buddy
Hello Phillip! It made me uneasy but I was kinda relieved it was across the creek and up the hill. Thanks for watching brother
We got mountain lions and Panthers in Massachusetts now
Really? Were they ever native to the area?
They are coming in from Canada, escaping Trudeau !
Setup a tent camp with my Daughter one evening in central Virginia, George Washington National Forest. We slept great. Got up the next morning and found huge cat poop 3 feet away from the tent, it had to have been there when we set up and we just didn't see it. We didn't sleep as well the second night. Local "experts" theorize it was a mountain lion, too big for a bobcat. They also said that if it was still in the area, we would never spot it. I could feel your apprehention in your situation, been there, done that. Coffee wise, I'll stick with simple cowboy coffee boiled in an old Revereware percolator. Thanks for taking me along.
Thanks for sharing that Paul! Extremely scary situation. Several rangers have told me cats are everywhere but people rarely see them because they are so stealthy. I firmly believe the only reason I saw this one was because I was slowly and quietly moving along the creek bank and that loud rushing water covered up whatever small noise I was making. Thanks for watching
Dave … Great video!!! Do what you’ve got to to take care of your job; we understand!!! You and I are alike; we trust our instincts. When I hunt, fish and camp, I carry my .357; thank God the gun laws in Texas allow me to carry without fear of the police or game wardens. We have a working pair of cougars that range across our property; I’ve never seen them, but have seen lots of tracks. We have bobcats too, but I’ve only seen one once, and that was 25 + years ago. See lots of tracks, but only laid eyeballs on one once!!! I really enjoyed this video!!! When work and family permits, please keep them coming!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾🙏✝️🖖
Thanks Chuck, Im glad you liked it. We have pretty relaxed gun laws too but, theres some DNR agents that are horrible and try to accuse people of illegal hunting or out of season hunting if they catch you with a firearm on certain tracts of land. Ive only seen two bobcats in my life. They are masters of hiding. Thanks for watching
Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! interesting camera work at the beginning. Har! Har! Here in Oklahoma, we would see mountain lions alot while deer hunting in the southeastern corner of the state back in the early 2000's. The game wardens would tell us there aren't any mountain lions in Oklahoma. It wasn't until people started producing trail cam pictures and such that they would acknowledge they were here. Same with bears and alligators. At least your DNR acknowledges they are there. Love the shelves idea. I could almost smell the coffee. Wouldn't it be handy to hang your pack on the backside of your shelves? Just a thought. Thanks for all You do! 👍👍 God Bless!
Same here in Kansas. KDWP will tell you are seeing things, except ranchers and deer hunters will tell you a different story.
Hello from Georgia and I'm glad you liked it! There's been rumors of but cats all around Georgia and Alabama. There's one river near Gaylesville Alabama where an alligator lives and people actually feed it. I have several versions of these shelves throughout my videos. Thanks for watching
Oh yes there ARE cougars in Ga. I've seen one. It was a small one but yes . They're very elusive... cat's move very quietly... and are opertunist . They're a lot more places than people think. I'm not trying to spend fear ... it definitely doesn't keep me out of the woods. Just be aware and cautious...
They're definitely here in Virginia, also. I've seen two in my lifetime - one was about three years ago in the Shenandoah National Park near Elkton/Harrisonburg, and the other was about twenty years ago on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Amherst County. Virginia claims that they're not here, but I for one know better. Both times I saw them, but didn't hear a sound as they moved on. This is the part that has unnerved me the most with my encounters... and in my mind whenever I'm out there. Like Dave said, I'm not afraid of bears (black) either, as they have always ran off once they know I'm nearby - making noise when you see them is key. Big cats, on the other hand, scare me like nothing else. Stay safe !
Thanks for the comments Don. This cat was on a hillside that no human could get to and it walked away steadily and stealthily.
Well done dear friend well done - all you need is a good coffee after meeting a big cat - Waiting for your next video
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I needed the coffee to calm my nerves! Thanks for watching Ofer
Nice to see you out and about. Cool tree tables. Good decision to head home, better safe than sorry. I smile when you pronounce Trangia. :-) Take care my friend and keep safe out there. Greetings.
Hello Ulrica! Always great to hear from you and I thought I pronounced Trangia pretty good. Especially since I speak southern. Lol. Take care and thanks for watching
Wow, Dave. Mt Lions can have a huge range and plus they explore. So IMHO they can be anywhere in the 48 states. Even if there are not mating pairs in a certain state, you could always have one animal passing through. Also there can be mating pairs or a healthy population and people haven't realized it yet.
I agree 100% Doug! They can roam anywhere especially down south where there's huge tracts of wilderness. Thanks for watching brother
There have been recent sightings. I found this : There are no native populations of mountain lions that currently live in Georgia. While there aren't any mountain lions that live in Georgia, there have been a few sightings over the past few decades. Mountain lions go by a few names, including pumas, cougars, and the Florida panther.Apr
When I was about 6 years old living in the Everglades where I grew up back in the 80s when there was nothing out there. There was a mountain lion in our town snatching up kids. My parents had me on lock until the rangers got it.
Thanks for the info Jerome
Now that's scary!
I dont blame you for being shookup. Glad you made the video. Thanks 4 sharing.
It was extremely unnerving! Thanks for watching
Hello Dave, thanks for sharing, and for this kind of emotional storytelling. Best regards from Germany (including some mystic also outsides), Michael
Hello Michael! I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share
Dang! I had no idea there were big cats there. In originally from Georgia and moved to Pennsylvania when I was a kid with my parents. There used to be mountain lions in PA and there are a lot of people who say they are still here even though the game commission denies it vehemently.
The DNR says they ain't here but peoples experiences say differently! Thanks for watching my friend
NO Dave your mind wasnt playing tricks on you... couple years ago found a 100 lbs calf tore in half and drug about 1\8 of a mile into a thicket (coyotes dont do that). about a year later I saw a big dark grey cat around 150lbs( judging by one of my dog thats 90 lbs) was a (Florida panther) in NE Texas...wasnt black...it was grey, saw it really good in good light crossing the road by my house....For about the following week the hound dogs were scared at night...I never saw him again ( they travel long distances) but he is around....yeah and like my last comment, they scare me too
Thank you for sharing that! That's unreal scary!
That tree mount counter top is genius by the way🔥
Thanks Brother!
Follow your instincts always and just because the state hasn’t verified that big cats are there just means they are not at the right place at the right time or is it wrong place …etc? Thanks for sharing enjoyed it👍🏽👍🏽
Very well said! And I was at the wrong place at the writing time in my opinion. Lol. Thanks for watching my friend
I wish you had a trail cam along that you could have placed and come back for later.
That's a great idea!
Great video Dave ( when aren’t they ) did you see any paw prints near your big cat sighting. There’s food & fresh water there so quite possible a large cat has moved in.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I looked all over on my side and never saw any tracks but I never crossed over and looked on the other side. Thanks for watching my friend
Lol I think I saw a arrowhead where you picked up the plexiglass from the creek!! And that's a very good piece of advice!! Always listen to your instincts!! Always listen to the still small voice inside!!
Really? I may need to go back and look!
Here in Southern California, we have plenty of mountain lions, coyotes, rattlesnakes, bobcats, and so on. We’ve had people attacked by mountain lions, some have been mauled pretty bad, others killed. I stepped out of my house to go to work, and there was a coyote on my neighbors lawn staring at me. This is one of those times you wished you had a decent sized walking stick, just in case some critters decide to get fresh with you. 🤪 Now back to the video.
Luckily no attacks here ever. Plenty of run ins with rattlesnakes, copperheads and cotton mouthes tho!