The Legend of the Wampus Cat
The quiet town of Clark Fork is home to one of the most
enduring
legends of Bonner County – the Wampus Cat. The fearsome feline
has
been the trademark of Clark Fork High School for over 57
years,
ever since the school's basketball team adopted the carnivorous
cat
as its own. But the tale of the Wampus Cat is rooted in legends
of
the Indians who once lived in the Clark Fork Valley.
The Indians who lived in the valley told of a wild cat that
was
often seen stalking its prey along the banks of the Clark
Fork
River. The cat resembled a cougar, except for a ball-like
formation
at the end of its tail. Some stories of the cat reported that
the
ball was covered with sharp quills, or spikes.
When the cat approached his prey, he would begin to swing
his
tail, striking down his victim. The slow, but deadly, cat was
given
the name “Wampus Cat” by the Indians. Like the Wampus Cat of
original legend, the Clark Fork High School Wampus Cat has
become
known as a fierce contender in battle and a sure conqueror of
its
prey.
The track/Football fields has been recently overhauled and
looks
pretty modern compared to a year ago, new bleachers and
announcer
stand along with a elevated and level track surface (paved
even)Cache is not inside the fence and you do not have to climb
on
or over or under anything. Terrain is a 1 so that should mean
something to the semi-experienced hunters. Difficulty will be
dependent on your personal experiences on this type of hide.
We've
seem numerous like this but if your brand new to the game it
could
be a bit more challenging.
Congrats to Grampapa for the (first to find)
Thank You to IDLookout for the
picture. |