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July 19, 2012
Cougar Caught on Camera in Buffalo County, WI - 5
The Wisconsin DNR released a report yesterday, announcing that a cougar had been caught on camera during its evening stroll in Buffalo County. Though cougar tracks were confirmed in the area of the sighting, the hard soil made it impossible to trail the animal. Since 2008, there have been six other unique feline visitors to the state, according to hair, blood and scat samples taken by the DNR. Unfortunately, this feline out-foxed DNR officials, leaving no DNA sample to allow them to determine if it was a new individual. Despite these sightings, the Wisconsin DNR press release stated, “There is currently no evidence that cougars are breeding in Wisconsin. Biologists believe the cougars known to have entered Wisconsin are male cougars dispersing from a breeding population in the Black Hills of South Dakota.” (Check out other Wisconsin cougar sightings!) Three of these six were officially confirmed to have left the state, one of which turned up after being hit by a car in Connecticut. That’s right, Connecticut. The “St. Croix cougar,” as he is called, was estimated to have traveled between 1,055-1,600 miles from his entrance into Wisconsin during the winter of 2009-2010 and his unexpected demise in 2011. In Wisconsin cougars are protected and may only be shot if attacking humans or livestock. The DNR suggests “… in the extremely unlikely event that a person is confronted by a cougar, experts recommend against running. Instead, face the cougar, spread your arms and open your coat or jacket if you are wearing one to appear larger. Take hold of small children so they do not run. Yell at the cougar. If it approaches, throw rocks or sticks at it.” If you run into any cougars in Wisconsin, the DNR asks you report them (along with any photos) through the “Rare Mammal Observation form.” If you’ve seen any cougars anywhere else, tell us about it here!
Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin DNR. |
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Comments (5)
We've had 2 in south central Minnesota near my hometown in the past 6 years. The most recent was this June IN TOWN! They were only in the area for a week or so. After that there were never seen again.
A friend of mine and his son saw one along the road last fall while driving to go duck hunting. That was in NE Iowa, right across the river from Wisconsin. They're out there...
I clicked on {check on other WISCONSIN sightings} I never seen two cougars in one picture.So all these sightings are obviously the same CAT. Probably turned loose by some anti fur lover.Ths cat really gets around though,he's been seen in WEST VIRGINIA,KENTUCKY,INDIANA ,ILLINOIS,ETC. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THESE BIG CATS WERE SHY,RECLUSIVE,UNCANNILY SMART. Thats not a cat your seeing fellas,he's a PHOTO HOG. JUST ASK YOUR NEAREST D. N. R .
I would like to know how the DNR is certain there isn't any cougar reproduction taking place?
In New York my best friends brother claims he seen one run out into the hay field, and the nieghbors cross the road say they have seen it before 2. along with other friends eeing em while out trail riding on fourwheelers. I also have heard alot of stories from back in the old days from my grandparents and older friends about "Black Panthers" killing cows, and running around in the hills and the swampy valleys.
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In New York my best friends brother claims he seen one run out into the hay field, and the nieghbors cross the road say they have seen it before 2. along with other friends eeing em while out trail riding on fourwheelers. I also have heard alot of stories from back in the old days from my grandparents and older friends about "Black Panthers" killing cows, and running around in the hills and the swampy valleys.
I would like to know how the DNR is certain there isn't any cougar reproduction taking place?
I clicked on {check on other WISCONSIN sightings} I never seen two cougars in one picture.So all these sightings are obviously the same CAT. Probably turned loose by some anti fur lover.Ths cat really gets around though,he's been seen in WEST VIRGINIA,KENTUCKY,INDIANA ,ILLINOIS,ETC. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THESE BIG CATS WERE SHY,RECLUSIVE,UNCANNILY SMART. Thats not a cat your seeing fellas,he's a PHOTO HOG. JUST ASK YOUR NEAREST D. N. R .
A friend of mine and his son saw one along the road last fall while driving to go duck hunting. That was in NE Iowa, right across the river from Wisconsin. They're out there...
We've had 2 in south central Minnesota near my hometown in the past 6 years. The most recent was this June IN TOWN! They were only in the area for a week or so. After that there were never seen again.
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