Policy Comments
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South Dakota MLMP Revision 2019
• The Cougar FundSD comments 2019-letterhead
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The Cougar Fund’s comments on North Dakota’s first three-year study of mountain lions
• The Cougar FundNorth 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.
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Comments on WGFD mountain lion hunting regulations changes
• The Cougar FundApproximately 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.
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Comments on WDFW Rule change to extend cougar season and double black bear hunting quotas
• The Cougar FundRule change comments WA 02:24:2015
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The Cougar Fund’s comments on Oregon HB 2050 and HB 2181
• The Cougar FundThe Cougar Fund's comments on two bills in the Oregon house that would allow hound hunting on the county level
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Comments on South Dakota GFP Commission’s proposal to allow hound hunting in the Prairie
• The Cougar FundThe 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.
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Wyoming Amended Wolf Plan 2014 – Cougar Fund Comments
• The Cougar FundThe Cougar Fund calls on Wyoming Game & Fish to promote non-lethal deterrents and treat wolves with greater respect.
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National Elk Refuge-Comprehensive Conservation Plan – Cougar Fund Comments
• The Cougar FundThe Cougar Fund's main concerns:
Predator Hunting on the Refuge is inappropriate
Non-lead bullets and bear spray should be mandatory
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Greater Snow King Area Trails Project Proposal – Cougar Fund Comments
• The Cougar FundThe Cougar Fund's main concerns with proposal: Habitat Loss, Interpersonal discipline, Entitlement
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Comment on Washington SB 6287
• The Cougar FundThe 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."