So still hikers in Tuscon/anywhere should carry a Bowie knife and have the attitude to use it . Or a Fire-arm and have the attitude to use it , I'll bet a person would get in a lot of trouble for taking a shot at a mountain lion ! Maybe the Bowie knife is a better idea ? Well either one is better than being lunch on the Cat menu .

Playing patty-cake with a big kitty like that is not in the WISDOM category.
You better be pulling the trigger before he starts to move or you will likely be in God’s presence.