"RARE & ENDANGERED" (Ocelot) on my trail cameras. Southern Arizona! July 2023

[@TheTrident1982]

Been following your work for several years now, all exceptional.....but capturing two Ocelots in AZ is like summiting Everest, what an amazing accomplishment! Congrats!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I'm very lucky!

[@TheTrident1982]

@@JasonMillerOutdoors You deserve the praise, you're showcasing America's most unique and rare animals! I'd rather see a wild Ocelot in your video than in captivity at a zoo, I'm sure many of your subscribers are the same way. Keep up the great work brother!

[@virginiav.1172]

@@TheTrident1982 I so agree with you about zoos. With the types of videos we are able to access of animals in the wild zoos are so anachronistic and unnecessary.

[@suzystone244]

Most people have no idea that Ocelot even live in the USA. These uploads are priceless ❤

[@donniedickerson8077]

Fantastic Job 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Absolutly Beautiful Creatures, Ocelot AND NOW A NEW JAGUAR 🐆 ,👍👏👏👏👏👏👏 Dude Your Nailing It

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@capturelifenikkibrockman3552]

So stoked to see ocelots are still around. I spent so much time with the Ocelot at Sonora Desert Museum and it was heartbreaking to see her decline. My heart is full to know they are still in the AZ wild ❤

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

When I was in 7th grade, I had to do a report on a desert animal. I went to the desert museum to get an animal picture for it. The Ocelot was the only one out and about that day, so I got a picture of it and did my report. 35 ish years later, I captured one on camera in Southern Az! Crazy huh?

[@winnguyen443]

Love Arizona, always dreamed of seeing the real “Wild Arizona “ . Can’t make it there these days. She’s a long winter up here in Ontario. Thanks so much for putting me there to see the incredible Ocelot and other beautiful animals.

[@davemoyer505]

Good stuff. Ocelots and bobcats are similar- very elusive! Here in Pa. we have bobcats all over. I hunt every year- have for 50 years- and have only seen one bobcat in the wild. Doesn’t mean they aren’t here. They are very wary and wily. You may be surprised how many ocelots are in Arizona, but don’t show themselves. Regardless, you got some real nice video there👍🇺🇸❤️

[@Trojan0304]

Thanks for sharing, what a find of rare cat

[@marcosablan9434]

Way cool. Arizona is filled with amazing wildlife

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Yes, lots of Wildlife here for sure!

[@MomWentBackpacking]

Your dedication and talent for capturing images of wildlife is unprecedented! 🎉

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Bless your heart! Thank you so much!

[@robs2542]

Nice big Tom I didn't know they extended that far west,there's still a pocket of them here in deep south Texas,very cool footage enjoyed watching....

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you! Do you know how many are in Texas?

[@robs2542]

@JasonMillerOutdoors I'm not familiar with there count but I do know there still very rare and on endanger species list..

[@CactusGal]

What a treat! I'm in Sierra Vista, so I knew we had some interesting wildlife, but was unaware of just how diverse it was. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@FearEeatsTheSoul]

I’m a Born and Raised Arizona Native!!! This is awesome to see. I pray they can thrive here. I’m 41 and now live in Northern Arizona just outside of Sedona.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

I hope so too!

[@AdrianBoyko]

Apparently there is only one known ocelot in AZ

[@alexamerling79]

​@@AdrianBoykoI heard there were more than that.

[@horsegoggles]

Found this quote on the web. You should tell fish and game if you haven't. "The public is always "jazzed" to see photos of these rare spotted cats in Arizona's backcountry. The latest photo of the only known ocelot currently living in Southern Arizona was taken on Jan. 14, 2021, in the Huachuca Mountains. This is the same individual photographed in this area since May 2012, game officials say."

[@leahsfoodjourney3477]

This is so exciting, congrats! Love ocelots. 🤗

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@sohcahtoa5786]

Great and amazing capture. Congratulations! Thank you for all the work you do to bring us these captures. Awesome knowing what is in our backyard as I see the Huachuca’s daily from home. Glad we are getting some rain also.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@kahanuermeyas-tulu4056]

This is now one of my top favorite trail cam videos.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you for watching.

[@samuelschult985]

Awesome, love wildlife glad I found your channel 👍

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@thomasmcculey7942]

I came across what appeared to be a hybrid bobcat/ ocelot mix in Cave Creek, Az on the road to Seven Springs. Bobcats are fairly common around the Verde along with wild horses, mule deer, javelinas, coatis, river otters , king snakes, rattlesnakes. I got a chance to live with Az wildlife as I camped out by the Verde during COVID.

[@kek3908]

Way cool that you captured that on your trail cam. Excited to know that they are still in Arizona much like the Jaguar. My parents owned and Ocelot as a pet in the 1950's. They also spotted a Jaguar at the base of Escudilla mountain back in the 1990's that they reported to Game and Fish who were aware of it's presence.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Wow, a Jaguar at Escudilla? Is that in northern Az?

[@kek3908]

@@JasonMillerOutdoors It's more eastern, between Springerville and Alpine, 3rd highest mountain in the state. They were driving from Springervlle at night to Alpine when it ran across the road in front of them just before the turnoff that takes you up to Terry Flat on top of Escudilla (at that point you are basically at the base of the mountain). They stated that it was so close they almost hit it and were a little shook by the whole thing because of the near accident and that it was a Jaguar. It's a little known but wonderful piece of Arizona. There is a hike from Terry Flat up to a Forrest Service lookout tower that has incredible views. It's about 1.5 miles each way at 9,000 feet, and a really robust but beautifal hike through Aspen, Pine and Blue Spruce with wild strawberry patches and rasberry bushes. They used to have a guest book that you could sign at the start and people would list seeing all kinds of wildlife to include bears and mountain lions. Any time I was up there and did the hike with people, I would take a firearm for protection because you just don't know what you will run into.

[@stefanogualtieri8614]

Another great viewing of Arizona wildlife. After Cochise giaguar, looking at this ocelot is like breading fresh and clean air.

[@RubysCreek]

Wow! Great capture, Jason! Wonderful ocelot footage. Next, we would like to see a jaguar, please ;-)

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Jaguar is definitely on my list!

[@MichelleSargentSarraGarrett]

Stunning capture.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Many thanks!

[@Jimbo-et5jb]

Amazing video. Great quality thank you so much. Lived in southern Arizona in 75-76.

[@gangoffour6690]

Fantastic footage my friend. I love the outdoors and wild cats in particular. N. H. here ✌

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@arizonatrailcamera]

Two angles with full color night shot! That ocelot is looking healthy. Happy fourth of July Jason Miller!!!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Haha, yeah, I won't forget 4th of July 2023 now...

[@kathouston3748]

Beautiful! Thanks for your dedication & sharing.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@mikebehnke4579]

Awesome!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@staceykazmark4657]

Wow this is awesome, looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@virginiav.1172]

One of the coolest videos you've ever made! The only other place in the US where I'm aware ocelots have been seen is the Laguna Atascosa Preserve in far South Texas and the last time I was there they had none on video and hadn't actually seen one in a long time. I think you could teach them a few things about capturing them on video. Many thanks to your talent and diligence.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@needaladyfriend1]

AMAZING footage!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@robtorres]

wow!

[@Lizerator]

These are wonderful!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them!

[@Lizerator]

@@JasonMillerOutdoors keep them coming!

[@FREDOGISFUUN]

Very Cool! Wolverines are on camera in my state, not seen here since the 1880`s in ND. Nice to know nature will always will have one up on man! Maybe it is climate change keeping these creatures. Hope your camera will catch Ocelot kittens with mamma!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you! Ocelot kittens would be incredible!

[@DaveKentLive]

Ocelot is very hard to get! Great job!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

It really is!

[@summercerda7403]

This is just beautiful. Thank you

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@HappyHourswithMarkandRachel2]

AWWWW I love your videos!! These are amazing! Thank you for sharing with us all. New subscriber! I hope your channel grows rapidly! Keep up the great work :)

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Bless your heart! Thank you so much ...

[@TheTIMER1]

Good for u Jason keep filming Awesome !

[@dianayount2122]

beautiful images. nice work!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@ganestewart2069]

Wow, so cool to capture a ocelot in your video! Thanks for sharing!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@user-en9jn1zm3u]

Awesome videos... LOVE this! Beautiful...🥰😍

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@luboskalina6935]

Super rare cat Arizona!👍👏👍

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Yes it is...

[@onceANexile]

Beautiful. Good work. T.y. I've heard that black jaguar have been seen...

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@robertscott9779]

Congratulations of your ocelot footage! Great video!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jefflowy1577]

So awesome, and proof it was YOUR camera!!!

[@nochannelhere123]

AWESOME!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@loribryant884]

Totally cool 😎 😮What is the cute little creature with the ring tail?

[@donhood6264]

fantastic!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@2f13]

Thank you for sharing to the world! Great footage.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@saracarroll-ey8eh]

healthy looking ocelot! Cute other critters too!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Yes! He looks to be doing well...

[@Mr.Grumbdy]

Would you share what type of trail cameras you are using . Great videos . Thank you for the great videos .

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you! Suspect and Browning trail cameras

[@user-qx6yk8lh2x]

I just found your video from AZ Daily Star link on Facebook. It's so cool to see what's lurking in our backyard. I like in Vail too!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Yeah, you never know what is out there!

[@Rustlerbear]

Super cool capture Jason. Thank you for sharing!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@ronwolford3782]

Beautiful cat. Nice capture thanks for sharing.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

He is very beautiful!

[@rosekennedy9562]

I was driving home to Playas NM Southwest of Deming , late one evening in 1997 I saw 4 sets of eyes just of the road about 100yds before the turn off to Playas there were 2 Ocelots that caught a rabbit, they were stunning I recognized them right away, they stated to cross the road 50' or so in front of me carrying the prize catch with them, I was already slowing down for my turn, so i stopped n watched them for bout 30 seconds , then they were gone. The reason I knew what they were, my mom n I inherited a pet Ocelot from an old actor my mom knew for many years, I was about 5 or 6 we had Kitty till she died of old age about 10 years later she was so beautiful n nice temperament, she slept on my bed always very protective of me. 0:01

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Incredible story! Love it...

[@trailcamerasinnewengland0112]

Howdy Jason, hopefully he will bring a female around. Both of them will raise the kittens, she would most likely find a den site up in the high country were there caves and boulders and such, the male will be hunter and lookout. That would be cool if y’all are able to find their den and film the raising of their kittens.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

There is a female in the video. I'm hoping I get spotted kittens soon...

[@vtorialyn]

I just discovered you, and I love your videos!! Is that really the only ocelot in Arizona?? That’s so sad 😞 It’s absolutely beautiful ❤

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much! Yes, officially, it is the only Ocelot.

[@AdrianBoyko]

Maybe more will move up here if Mexico gets too hot

[@marec61354]

Thank you so much for sharing this footage!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@brucewalsh6784]

Great footage! I esp. enjoy trying to guess the locations given the vegetation, etc. I moth collect a lot of these locations, so its fun to see all those moths flying through the field of vision!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Haha, that is cool...

[@lesharona48]

Fantastic capture, thanks for sharing!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you for watching!

[@wildmountainsky]

How awesome is that! Now, all you need is some jaguar footage :) What kind of camera do you use? My $35 cam sure can't match the quality of your trail cams. Ha

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Suspect & Browning

[@beththompson9499]

Amazing as always

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you Beth!

[@kathyj9299]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@veronicaott2499]

SO AWESOME! Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing. Hope you get a jaguar next.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much! Yes, Jaguar next...

[@OGDreamer]

awesome video!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@inthedesertwithchris6260]

Killer video! Ocelot? How is that possible??? Love the bear scratching…babies messing around while mama is looking for food. Haha.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thanks alot Bro!

[@TalonID]

We saw one last month near Big Bear, CA. It was most likely someone's pet that was abandoned.

[@yosf5221]

Congratulations on great footage!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you for watching!

[@mandymine4963]

Wow! That is stunning footage Jason!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@Harvestlandtv]

Epic footage!!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thanks alot!

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

Bad a$$ like always Jason! Congrats my friend!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thanks alot man!

[@toddhuggins909]

That’s fantastic footage!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisschmandt895]

wow this is awesome! Great capture. Do they think this is El Jefe, or a different ocelot? Really excited to see this, thanks!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Lil jefe is what they call him.

[@kahanuermeyas-tulu4056]

El Jefe is a Jaguar. I don’t know how you confused two completely different cat species.

[@BlacksGodDaughter]

Ocelots are my favorite! Such great quality. What cameras do you use?

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Suspect & Brownings

[@Huey4214]

Nice work , I admire your efforts to get great video! What a cool hobby. I bet it is somewhat addictive?

[@Screenguy3]

See any jumbo jack or jill rabbits lately? Always good for a happy snicker.

[@MilledSteel]

Nice

[@tink5265]

Yes, the ocelot footage was brilliantly captured; however, Jason, I confess the miner’s cat footage stole the show for me. Had one visit me on a full moon night hike in Sabino Canyon 20 some years ago. Cheeky little imp! Appreciate your videos, subscribed to your channel. Thanks for being generous and taking us with you on this journey.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much! Ringtails are definitely a treat when I get them on camera.

[@CactusGal]

@@JasonMillerOutdoors I had no idea we had such an animal here. I, sadly, saw one run over on the road (AZ 90?) on the way to Bisbee. I thought someone's pet Lemur got out! Beautiful animal!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

@Mary-zr1vi you saw a Ocelot on the way to Bisbee?

[@Kyleds55]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you refer to this as a goal of your's during your most recent discussion on the CHA podcast? Way to go Jason! Congratulations and thank you for sharing such incredible footage.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Any spotted cat on camera is amazing! Jaguar, Ocelot, or even a Jaguarundi...

[@capturelifenikkibrockman3552]

CHA podcast? Is that the name or acronym. I would like to hear more about trail cams and Jason’s captures. Please direct me to the podcast. Thanks.

[@Kyleds55]

@@capturelifenikkibrockman3552 Christian Hunters of America podcast & Jason has been their guest a few times over the years. Here's their KZbin channel: youtube.com/@christianhuntersofamerica944

[@dawnhoughton4533]

Had no idea Arizona had ocelots. Great video.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Yes, Very Rare but there is one on record right now in Az

[@michaelchase1911]

This animal is "protected", but not endangered in any way. It's listed as "Least Concern"

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Look it up, the Ocelot was considered Endangered in 1982 in Arizona.

[@buffiesilver]

What beautiful sights to see. Mom with her cubs, i hope they stay safe and the cubs thrive!! Nothing better then wildlife in their habitat doing good. Is the Ocelot originally from there? To me they favor a smaller version of the clouded leopard. I love the fact that you see different animals on the same trail i just hope they steer clear of each other. Seems they do a pretty good job of that. You know they smell each other, wonder what goes on inside their minds when they pick up on others scents? Thank you greatly for sharing these sights. I love wildlife of any kind. You could not have picked a better spot to put your cameras in. Just simply put BEAUTIFUL!!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@timefortinybirdandfriends6565]

The stripes on the sides of the ocelot's face are cool.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

He is very beautiful.

[@kathouston3748]

Cubs still crack me up😂

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Hahaha, they are always fun to watch!

[@jacquelynedahms9127]

Thank you so much! I hope the location is secret❤❤❤

[@iberianwildlife]

Extraordinaria filmación

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@SherylAZ]

Love it!! Are they so rare you informed DNR?

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you for watching!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

This is the only one in Az officially.

[@SherylAZ]

@@JasonMillerOutdoors 😲

[@REINA_FLORES]

Hello Jason! That's awesome footage. Will you tell me what unit this is in?

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you! Sorry, I don't share my camera spots.

[@dawnandjill]

❤😊

[@trailcamerasinnewengland0112]

WOW, do it get loose from the zoo or private collection? Fantastic video enjoyed 👍 👍

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

No, he came up from Mexico into Arizona!

[@KatWoman_]

He looks healthy.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

He sure does

[@ouagadougou62]

What is the animal with the fluffy black and white tail

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Ringtail cat.

[@mikeshepard3362]

What kind of cameras do you use?

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Suspect and Browning

[@sallycampbell7709]

What equipment, such as trail cams, do you use, Jason? Perhaps you could add some links in your description and earn $ as an affiliate 🐻

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Suspect & Brownings

[@Ryan-le3dl]

Looks bigger. Is it an onza?

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

It's an Ocelot

[@carlosalbertopugliese1889]

There are a lot of Oscelot in Brazil…. The People call Jaguatirica there

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@Tree64]

Don't suppose you can recommend a cam?

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Brownings, with 1080 video

[@brandonsimmons2438]

My dad killed a ocelot with a bow he was in a climber stand he said the cat walk down the trail he came down and it smelled the path and looked straight up at him he didn’t know what it was and it started to climb the tree he said he waited until it was about a foot under him and he shot it through the eye it stayed clingy to the tree and when he called the game warden it was the only thing that saved his license for life that was in southern Oklahoma and the game warden said it was extremely rare for a ocelot to be that far north

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Wow!

[@tucobenedicto1780]

My favorite video so far.

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@60secondrone]

Awesome!

[@JasonMillerOutdoors]

Thank you!