Can anyone explain how they estimate cat populations? Some people are out in the outdoors most of their lives and never see a cat, yet the WDFW feels like they can give an accurate number. Seems more like a guestimate at best. And now they claim there is a slight decline in the population because too many females are being killed. Then how do you explain the increased encounters and complaints? I understand people are moving farther into the wild, but some of these complaints are coming from farms and communities that have been around for decades. They have seen the increase in their area. It just doesn't add up.

And thanks ABM.

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