Had a cat come into my camp at 3am and it hung around for an hour. Kept coming up to my bivy and I would have to scream and bang on the tent to get him to run away. Did it about 5 different times and made the most unforgettable noise Ive ever heard. Go to YouTube and search “mountain lion...
I had a crazy encounter with a mountain lion in NW Colorado last archery season. Didn’t have to use my .357 but sure glad I had it with me. I will always carry a side arm - especially on solo trips.