PA,how can you prove that your friends dead cougar was released by the state? It couldnt have been an escaped/released pet or a migrant? The other article you linked to your post is nothing more than another man's opinion.Dont believe everything you read,you have to be able to think for yourself. Also, the amish cougar had a state ear tag? Proof please. Not likely.Think about what you are saying man. You claim it is a big conspiracy and a cover-up that the state released a pair of cougars in each 6 county area, but first, they put ear tags in them!!!!Put down the cool-aide and give up on the return of Hale-Bop dude. Iowa has had a few cougars sighted and even hit by cars and a couple shot. Does that mean the state released them? No, but we have a few folks like yourself that will swear to it. Always someone saying they know it for a fact but can never come up with any substance to their belief. If a state wants fewer deer, that is very easy, more tags and liberal seasons can put a herd in check in one or two years.By the way, dont bother buying your tags for this Fall, the world is coming to an end on Thursday. At least thats what somebody told me.