The Pennsylvania Game Commission is on record as stating that there are no wild catamounts in Pennsylvania. The do not deny that there may be the possibility of a pet catamount that has been turned loose wandering about. None the less, it is unlawful to shoot one as it is considered a protected species in Pennsylvania, pet or not

To me that sounds like a contradiction in terms. The only way it can be proven is when someone shoots one of these nonexistant creatures. Of course they would be fined, but think of what one could make selling his story and photos. I'll bet the return would far exceed the fine.

I sure hope a catamount doesn't enter the cross hairs of my .243.