I think the reality of managmentwith all of these increasing predator populations probably lies somewhere in between. Sure enough you don't want a high population of mountain lions living in your downtown or suburban areas. I will agree to concede on that point. I would argue though that out in the country where populations are sparse at best, why don't these animals have a right to exist.

I don't know the exact figures but I would guess less than 75% of this country is densely populated, so it seems to me there should be more than enough room to let a reasonable number of predators roam the countryside.