Cougar Hunt, The

Creator: U.S. Department of Agriculture Educational Film Service

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: On predator control in Mountain states.; Many shots to be logged.; 08:01:08:24 Cougar spotting prey from a tree limb.; 08:02:07:01 Flock of sheep scattered all over grassy hillside surrounded by woods.; 08:02:15:28 Wild horses running through pasture cut out of wooded hillside.; 08:02:20:20 Hundreds of wild turkeys.; 08:02:48:07 Rancher rides into frame on white shores and stops to find two of his animals dead, he takes off his hat and scratches his head in bewilderment.; 08:04:19:05 CU hands holding Western Union telegram, then tear telegram open. Telegram addressed to Salina, Utah sent from Salt Lake City. Note reports twelve sheep lost in the last night.; 08:06:33:21 Cowboy in cowboy hat with ammunition around his belt sets large trap beneath a tree.; 08:07:17:14 CU metal trap for lions held in front of man’s torso.; 08:09:16:27 Hounds on leashes barking.; 08:11:43:02 Lion tracks in the dirt.; 08:12:48:24 VS hunting dogs trying to get a lion out of its perch in a tree.; 08:13:42:14 VS cowboy takes aim with rifle and shoots the lion of the tree.