i wouldn't doubt that there are mountain lions. I Live here in Pa and they claim we are not supposed to have mountain lions either. My father has pitchers of a Mom and 3 cubs from 20 feet away he even took some plaster and took a mold of the track. We have reviewed the picture many times and have had many people review it. There is no way that thing can be a bobcat unless a bob cat weigh's around 90lbs and has a very long tail. I think the game commison releases these things and doesnt tell anyone because they dont want anyone to be scared.