Released Coyotes in NY in 1983
First off, I've never believed that the DEC has ever stocked or released coyotes or cougars in NY State. That being said, I just read in today's Olean Times Herald for people to be careful in the village of Portville because of common coyote sitings. A quote from a police chief or Officer stated that the coyotes were released in 1983 to rid the area of diseased rabbits. If that is true, could cougars also have been released? I don't have a link to the story yet because it isn't online yet. Just take my word that that is what was said.