Do Humans Eat Cougars?

As odd and unappetizing as the dish may sound, it isn't unusual for hunters to consume cougar meat, according to hunting groups. "Eating them is common. We serve it to our guests," said Joseph Peterson, the manager of the Flying B Ranch in Idaho, which charges $6,800 for an all-inclusive, seven-day hunting expedition.

WHAT does a cougar taste like?

The flavor is mild, almost bland as far as game meat goes, with a texture that is dense and meaty, similar to pork loin. Because of the mild flavor, the meat from large cats takes seasoning well.

Who can eat a cougar?

Mountain lion enemies don't threaten the cougar via predation; cougars have no natural predators. They do, however, compete with gray wolves and grizzly bears for resources and can come into conflict with these animals as a result. The greatest enemy and one of the only true cougar predators is humankind.