Big cat

As any hunter knows, the best time to hunt cat is directly after the first snowfall.

Kyle Shamion didn't waste a moment, taking this sizeable cougar on morning two of the first storm of the winter.

His success came about purely by accident. Shamion wasn't looking out for felines at the time – he was actually hunting for elk when this fine specimen wandered into his path.

Already in possession of a tag and unwilling to waste an opportunity, Shamion called his brother to come join him and the duo followed the tracks uphill to the cat, taking it almost immediately without even the need for dogs.