We have seen a cougar by our home in Lena several times over the last few years, and were told by the DNR it was a large cat or bobcat we were seeing. A neighbor about 3 miles away finally got a very clear photo of the "cat" on a trail camera near his back yard where his kids play...Suddenly, the DNR, upon seeing visual proof of the cat, acknowledged that a cougar is indeed in the area. I will live by the 3 S rule if I happen upon it: Shoot, Shovel, Shut up.