Habitats and Habits

We can live with cougars if we respect them, their habitat and their habits.

Reduce risk around your home -

Make lots of noise if you come and go during the times cougars are most active - dusk to dawn.
Install outside lighting.
Watch children when they play outdoors. Keep them inside between dusk and dawn.
Keep your eye on your pets and keep them inside at night or in a kennel with a secure top. Don't feed pets outside, it attracts prey animals.
Store all garbage securely so you won't attract raccoons and other animals that cougars eat.
Don't feed wildlife. Predators follow prey.
Place livestock in enclosed sheds or barns at night. Close doors to outbuildings since inquisitive cougars may go inside for a look.