GregH

I talked with my farmer friend tonight and he told me that the DNR had released 5 cougers with collars in order to help control the deer herd. This is about 30 miles north of Baraboo. This can't possibly be true can it? It would seem totally irresponsible to release animals that could kill or injure human beings, live stock, pets etc. Anyone with info on this?

Anthony T.

seems really far-fetched to me. I'd find out before hunting season though.

drhntr178

Yeah right, and the Missouri Conservation released rattlesnakes by helicopter. I dont know where people get these crazy rumors. If your state did release cougars it would have been a widely debated and publisized event. Just like the wolves in yellowstone. Although a great source for many things, farmers sometimes will believe anything another farmer tells them.

ShootEmUpBuck

I hope its not true!! Staring a cougar down with nothing but a bow really doesn't seem like much fun to me

flyfishpj

I doubt it is true, but if so, it is a very irresponsible decision. I think the best way to control the herd is to hire or just ask bowhunters to take a set number of does and even fawns prior to the season. Most ethical and efficient way.

James Vee

I've heard a lot of rumors about them up in the northern parts of Wisco. Many sightings of lone cougars. I even had a guy tell me that he saw one with kittens this spring. Said they crossed the road right in front of him as he was on his motorcycle. Personally, I've got to get one on cam or see tracks before I believe it.

Rack-attack

I believe it!!!!!

Them cats are popping up EVERYWHERE[:-][:-]

James Vee

The most convincing story I heard was from two years ago near a property I hunt. A lady toldme she had seen a "cougar" crossing the road very close to the property we hunt. I asked the regular questions, and she was convinced it was a cougar. Later that week another guy approached me with the same idea. I said oh, you must have talked to so-and-so, she said the same thing earlier this week. He didn't even know who the lady was.

Coincidence? Possibly. But it sure seems likely.

ilovehunting

I dont know that they released them but a friend of mine(he is trustable) had a confirmed sighting of one right on the property I used to hunt. He saw somthing so He put up his gun and saw it right through the scope. Long tail and everything so it wasnt a bobcat. Also hadmany other sightings by other farmers. So I guess we have em.

YooperMike

The cougar stories are alive and well in the UP too. I don't buy it personally, lots of Pabst Blue Ribbon Safaris I think.