A buddy of mine killed a young lion of some sixty pounds. He barbecued the hams. Absolutely wonderful meat. IMO, those old mountain men were correct in their stated view that lion meat was the best of all.
In Texas there are no controls on lions. Legally, they're the same as coyotes. In my area, we're bum-deep in lion poop, although the population varies as they eat their way from one place to another. Resident females remain in the area, so the occasional Handsome Stranger wanders through to ensure another generation. I see tracks around here pretty regularly.
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