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Although there are no known cougar populations in Louisiana, there have been verified sightings in the state. A cougar was killed by police in 2008 after attempts to tranqulize the roaming animal failed.
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The LDFW asks residents report any sightings immediately. Click here to see further information on how reporting sightings.
There are currently no cougar-related advocacy activities in this state.
News
Plaquemines searching for large black catWWL AM870 FM105.3 | 2011-02-01 Officials in Plaquemines Parish are warning residents to be on the lookout for a large black undomesticated cat seen near the East Bank community of Phoenix. Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser says the Sheriff's Office and officers from Wildlife & Fisheries are currently working to capture the cat.
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Cougar Spotted Jumping Neighborhood Fencewww.neworleans.com | 2010-11-09 It was Sunday morning in the middle of Lakeview when Noah Roesler saw something he won't soon forget.Learn more... |
Cougar shot in Bossier City2009-03-31 A young male cougar shot by police in a Bossier City neighborhood didn't appear ill, a state wildlife official said Wednesday.Learn more... |
Click here to read a LDFW statement about a cougar killed by Bossier City police in 2008
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: (225) 765-2800
website
There are no cougar-related downloads for this state.