I have never seen one in NY, but that doesnt mean they arent here. I dont beleive that the DEC has released them, But i believe that it is possible that they can migrate into the area. Just liek ebars do, we dont have any bears around here,,but every once in a while one is seen. Animals move, and they can move into areas that they arent usually in, IT IS POSSIBLE. And if someone's pets get out, and live in the wild, and reproduce, at what point would you consider them wild?

A few years ago people did spot a cougar in my town, no i never saw it, no i havent seen a picture of, but yes, it is possible. I think my cousin was among the people who saw it. EVen if that one did not exist, it OCULD HAVE.