Steve S.
I have had a life-long dream for 50 + yrs. of hunting Mountain Lion. Finally in 2013 I reached a point where I could begin to plan for it. Problem was, where to begin. After narrowing it down to a few outfitters, I began to talk to references. In this regard one outfitter stood out in ways beyond the actual hunt itself. This outfitter was Logan Anderson of Seven Anchor Outfitters. After talking to Logan, I booked a hunt for early January, 2015.
Once the hunt began, I immediately realized I had made the right choice, regardless of whether I harvested a Mountain Lion or not. Logan, his family, and guides are among the most Christian, honest, and respectful people I have ever met. The time I spent with them actually humbled me considerably. I came back home with a different perspective on life.
As far as the hunt itself, it can be very physical. If you do not ride horses, 8 + hrs. in the saddle, especially the first day, can be very difficult. I did not have a great deal of traveling by foot, but the terrain would make it very tough to travel far, if you were not in good physical condition. Get yourself in shape before hunting with Logan.
Logan is extremely knowledgeable on Mountain Lions and their habits. Had it not been for his experience, the lion I killed would likely still be roaming Arizona. Logan’s persistence resulted in him locating that single lion footprint, after the dogs lost the track. This is not to say his dogs are sub-par. They are far from it. It’s just that the dry ground conditions are so difficult for any dog. Watching the dogs work a track is amazing. I saw them lick rocks and vegetation to get the slightest lion scent.
If you’ve not been to the Southwest, the incredible scenery cannot be explained. You just have to see it for yourself.
If you want an eye-opening, total hunt experience, then you should talk to Logan.
And oh yeah, your opportunity to harvest a lion is as good or better than you could find anywhere.
God Bless and good luck hunting.