SD comments 2019-letterhead

North Dakota Game and Fish, in partnership with South Dakota State University, has completed their first of two three-year studies of the mountain lion populations in their state. The results of the study indicate that the population is vulnerable, with a declining average age and a low survival rate. The Cougar Fund put forward positive solutions, such as creating and implementing a Mountain Lion Management Plan and emphasizing proactive conflict prevention like the use of livestock guardian dogs.

Approximately every three years the WGFD assesses mountain lion hunting season and mortality limits and uses this information to propose changes to regulations for the next three year period. The Cougar Fund submitted public comments on regulations changes that could offer more protection to female cougars traveling with young and slightly reduce mortality limits in certain hunting areas.

Rule change comments WA 02:24:2015

The Cougar Fund's comments on two bills in the Oregon house that would allow hound hunting on the county level

The Cougar Fund submitted comments on the SDGFP Commission's proposal to expand hound hunting opportunities to the Prairie. We stressed the success of the current system in responding to conflict as well as the lack of need for hound hunting in the Prairie, amongst other concerns.

The Cougar Fund calls on Wyoming Game & Fish to promote non-lethal deterrents and treat wolves with greater respect.

The Cougar Fund's main concerns:
Predator Hunting on the Refuge is inappropriate
Non-lead bullets and bear spray should be mandatory
Protect opportunities for non-consumptive users

The Cougar Fund's main concerns with proposal: Habitat Loss, Interpersonal discipline, Entitlement

The Cougar Fund wrote to Washington state senators requesting that they reject SB 6287, a bill that would have liberalized the use of hounds in response to "depredations."