- COUGARS IN WISCONSIN
COUGARS IN WISCONSIN The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, panther, catamount, American lion, and mishibijn (Ojibwa), is the largest wildcat in North America north of Mexico It once roamed throughout Wisconsin, one of three wild cats native to the state, along with the bobcat and Canada lynx
- DNR Confirms Cougar Killed In Buffalo County
Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin, so DNR conservation wardens conducted a thorough investigation into the shooting and provided the information to the Buffalo County District Attorney
- THE SNAPSHOT APRIL 2020 - Wisconsin DNR
Biologists believe that cougars spotted in Wisconsin belong to a breeding population from the Black Hills of South Dakota This sighting brings Wisconsin’s number of confirmed cougars for this year to a total of three, with the other sightings being reported from trail cameras in Price and Portage Counties
- SNAPSHOT WISCONSIN AUGUST 2024
Cougars are native to Wisconsin, but breeding populations were eradicated by the early 1900s due to habitat loss and predator control efforts, and currently, there remains no evidence of a population in Wisconsin
- Mountain Lion as a Chicken Predator - BackYard Chickens
Mountain Lions ( cougars ) can be a problem as a predator for chicken keepers Even though they are shy and primarily nocturnal cats they are still a
- SNAPSHOT WISCONSIN FAQ
Turkey photos are similarly used to estimate hen-to-poult ratios Photos of whooping cranes, moose, cougars and marten confirm these rare species' locations Project photos are also used for educational and outreach purposes, helping community members of all ages experience the fauna of Wisconsin's wildlands firsthand
- FURBEARERS - Wisconsin DNR
There are 20 species of furbearers in Wisconsin Most fall into the carnivore group (Order Carnivora), but three species are rodents and one is a marsupial A furbearer is a mammal whose fur has commercial value Traditionally, these are the mammals trapped for their fur, though not all of Wisconsin's furbearers may be harvested in the present day View the 2024 furbearer fall forecast [PDF]
- WISCONSIN WILDLIFE REPORTS
Results from these reports will be used by wildlife program managers to inform them on harvest, participation and hunter efforts and opinions to help them make decisions on species management Wildlife reports are divided into surveys addressing five species groups: small game, big game, waterfowl, furbearers and nongame Interpretations of data in these reports are subject to change as a
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