Yes I have. It was back in 1997, I was mountain biking above Bonneville dam. It was a long tough climb up to Wauna point. I looked up from the trail and about 50 feet or so and I saw a full grown Gouger walking up the trail I was on. He turned his head and looked at me and then walked off the trail
Unfortunately for the cougar yes. I hit one on HWY 26 about four years ago on the other side of Prineville, I called the police department to come out and put it out of its misery because I paralyzed it. Glad to have the police report to show the Insurance company because they thought I was joking.
It represents the heart of Sisters that has always been a western town with logging , cows and horses . we also have one of the most popular rodeos on the west coast Sisters Rodeo !
It’s befitting of our culture, our way of life. The Sisters Rodeo has made this town prosper..There is no “danger” putting this on the round about, that’s a silly reason to not want it there.
I live in Bend where we have many roundabouts, where we have various artwork, and I've not seen a situation where I feel drivers were distracted, even in our high traffic roundabouts. In my opinion that's a red herring. I think the statue would be an asset to Sisters promoting its history.
I nearly shot one when I caught it stalking. It scared off before I could get on them.
ReplyI have seen a huge momma cougar in between lapine and sunriver on state recreation road
ReplyYes I have. It was back in 1997, I was mountain biking above Bonneville dam. It was a long tough climb up to Wauna point. I looked up from the trail and about 50 feet or so and I saw a full grown Gouger walking up the trail I was on. He turned his head and looked at me and then walked off the trail
ReplyUnfortunately for the cougar yes. I hit one on HWY 26 about four years ago on the other side of Prineville, I called the police department to come out and put it out of its misery because I paralyzed it. Glad to have the police report to show the Insurance company because they thought I was joking.
Reply