To confirm what wilds is saying, I'm from Oregon and the spotted owl and wetlands were a big deal, I can remember when we were logging they came in and shut us down for days cause of the spotted owl, fact is there are cougars in new york, people shouldn't make a big deal out of it cause wilds is right they will close of certain places to hunt and do everything in their power to protect and preserve the cats. I have hunted for 35+ years and I have foundout you leave well enough alone, no reason to stir the pot if it doesn't need to be.