Thank you to Carolyn Byrd and her staff for directly addressing the disturbing downward trend that will result from state management of the grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/can-we-live-with-grizzly-bears/article_799688ba-e3d8-51c8-8e30-f9436d90c170.html

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.

As the decision to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem enters its final stages many people are weighing in on the premature rush to release the care and protection of the bears to states with a historical mandate to provide the recreational opportunity to kill them for sport. These two letters show clearly that […]

We would like to share this enlightening view of the Public Trust Doctrine as seen through the lens of the decisions being made by the Florida Wildlife Agency Commissioners. This is a long read but a ‘must see’ if you are at all concerned that your interests as a member of  the Public, are being ignored by […]

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.

A woman who encountered a cougar at close distance on a Spokane area trail (and reacted appropriately) recalls the event in this article by The Spokesman-Review: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/mar/12/out-and-about/

The Nebraska Legislature voted unanimously in favor of LB 474, a bill to create mountain lion conservation license plates. Individuals wishing to put the plates on their car will pay an additional $5 fee that will go to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to support wildlife education for youth. Click here to read the full article from the […]

Initial examination of a cougar found dead on the side of an Upper Peninsula, Michigan road in early February revealed that the cat had been caught in a neck snare. Additionally, no evidence was found to suggest the animal was shot. Officials buy valtrex from canada with the Michigan DNR believe the cougar likely came from the […]

We are very pleased to inform you that Wyoming HB 12 – a bill to allow trapping and snaring of cougars – did not progress through the House of Representatives today. We are extremely grateful to the House buy valtrex online europe members of the Wyoming legislature who recognized that this bill had no foundation […]

  Be a voice for Grand Teton National Park’s magnificent wildlands and wildlife SAY YES TO ALTERNATIVE C   The Moose-Wilson corridor is a remarkable 10,000+ acre piece of Grand Teton National Park that offers exceptional habitat for wildlife and recreational opportunities for people. The National Park Service (NPS) is working diligently to create a thoughtful, comprehensive management […]