Nowadays the only way it would be legal is if was sustainable, meaning it would not harm the species's recovery. So, yes. I'm thinking a rug.

not in this case

I think I land more in this category. The first time I saw one in the wild, I think I might just admire it and enjoy the moment. The second or third time, I'd probably shoot it straight off because that would be one hell of a story, but the first time probably not.

(And for those mentioning it's illegal to kill them, my original question was IF they were legal.)

OK, IF they become legal, then it's a maybe. It would make a very cool rug. But it would be pretty cool to just watch it. So, my official answer is Maybe.

They are considered endangered. You would be an idiot to shoot it because you can be damn sure they are keeping a close eye on it

Folks are missing the "Assuming it was legal" part of the OP.

What, and QMC SW/EXW miss a chance to call someone a name? It's what he does.

Yes, I was not advocating committing a crime.

on my ranch in texas, no doubt i would. same with a grizzly or a wolf.
in arizona or new mexico, nope. they would be monitoring it im sure.

If legal.

And if there had been reports of livestock being killing unexplained, then yes, put it down.

A shock to myself and anyone else in the area, that it is even there. My shots would only come from a camera.

I kill the hell out of coyotes. We've got no shortage of them, and they cause all kinds of damage. But, I have this deep respect for all large cats. They are the ultimate predator.

I've always wanted to hunt a wolf!

Where is "South/Central Texas"? I'm south of Austin myself.

That is a moron's statement because you will never legally kill a jaguar in the USA. Not gonna happen.

Idiots like you need to be called out and I reserve the right to do so. Don't like it? Don't read it.

Smiley

No I wouldn’t.
I’ve seen 2 in my life and we didn’t bother each other

You fell for it. You’re easy.

I would shoot without a doubt.....mountain lions average killing one deer a week! So a bigger Jaguar would need a little more I would think.



https://mountainlion.org/about-mountain-lions/frequently-asked-questions/

I have heard from more than one source that mountain lion is a delicious white meat. The biggest concern is trichinosis if improperly cooked -- like bear. Some here may recall that "Meat Eater" Steve Rinella and his homies got trichinosis from eating undercooked bear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx5ZKJ0Vozc

No way would I shoot it. It has enough to contend with for survival without knuckle-heads trying to shoot it with a gun. Most likely it will succumb to death by automobile. Sad but this is the way that a lot of the cats go. I would want it to live as long as it could and reproduce. Would be nice to have a LOT more of them munching on liberals bones out that way...

I would not shoot it. Don't have any reason to.

Would not. Seen one Jaguar in my life. In the jungles of South America. There are many more in Mexico. Not plentiful but not as endangered. Arizona is the very tip of its range and well outside the normal habitat. That's enough of a handicap in my view.

No way. I don't have an interest in hunting large predators unless the population is stable and large. I'd love to see a jaguar in the wild

Hold my beer