Uh Oh, its gonna start breeding with bobcats and produce a kinda super cat. You know, like the coy-dog was going to wipe out the deer population east of the big river. All stout hearted Kentuckians and, might as well, all West Virginians, arm yourself and start (or continue) killing everything in sight.

I'd shoot it with my bow first.

Then, a 44 Rem mag with 300 Hornady XTP

or good old 270

Hey beemanbeme, Maybe it has headed over in your direction. Not a single sighting reported from anyone around here.

The cat's name is Magic and the Wildlife folks are trying to help the guy that had it, trap it. No baits hit so far.

It has been de-clawed but of course it still has it's teeth.

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Oh yes, the Wildlife folks seem to be focusing a lot of energy on "Permits". It seems the guy had the proper Federal Permits to import it from South America and keep it at his residence. But, they haven't been able to locate any KY Permits.

Kind of hard to keep up with since the news(?) folks are more concerned with the Mike Tyson fight.

QR, you are quite right. Not "all" mountaineers are driven by the "if its breathing, kill it" lust. But enough are for it to be an embarassment.

Bman, Unfortunately you are correct. We call them "Trash", they don't deserve to be called "Mountaineers".

I find it unusual and expect changes for exotic animal owners about securing and accounting for their animals, birds, fish, etc. Pen raised quail and pheasant starting last year are regulated under stricter guidelines in WV.

I was talking to a lady today who said the Snow leopard had been "spotted" , but still running loose. Apparently it even has a Collar and Chain leash of some kind on it.

No additional input about the Permits. And no stories of chewed livestock or pets - yet.

(Maybe it is off hiding with some Black Panthers!!!)

"Magic" the Snow Leopard has been caught without harm.

Magic was located about 2 miles from home. She was checking out a local Rabbit Farm to see if any "bite size morsels" were available and was "spotted".

The owner and the Wildlife folks surrounded Magic. Then the owner "missed a shot" with the trusty tranqualizer gun. At that point the cat was not acting nervous, so the shot was a waste of time anyhow. He just walked over to Magic and she let him pick up the chain leash without any resistance. Magic was then led into an awaiting cage for transport back home and a good meal. She was a bit thin and may not have eaten since she originally escaped.

Wildlife folks still "hot on the trail" of all the Premits.