Mountain lion 8/6/'12 @ 8:45am

Jonas Pilot · 08-24-2012, 06:50 AM

I'm trying to figure out the reason why most of the experts still doubt the existence of pumas in New Hampshire. Is it because it effects our laws and they would have to be changed? Is it because of the fear of land use changes? Or is it still because of the lack of physical proof?

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-24-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

I'm trying to figure out the reason why most of the experts still doubt the existence of pumas in New Hampshire. Is it because it effects our laws and they would have to be changed? Is it because of the fear of land use changes? Or is it still because of the lack of physical proof?

I think that the general population would be frightened to know for sure that they are here. We will also have issues with these cats being hunted illegally.

With game cameras being so advanced, it is only a matter if time before there is unquestionable proof that we have mountain lions and wolves.

Always carry a camera!

ApS · 08-24-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

I think that the general population would be frightened to know for sure that they are here. We will also have issues with these cats being hunted illegally.

With game cameras being so advanced, it is only a matter if time before there is unquestionable proof that we have mountain lions and wolves.

Always carry a camera!

Also, always carry a broom.

The first thread on Mountain Lions appeared here about seven years ago—briefly.

Flylady · 08-24-2012, 08:50 PM

I have followed this thread with interest in that i can not understand why so many think it is impossible to have a cougars in NH or fear that they may already be there.
I live in SoCal with mountain lions roam in the hills and mountains above us. We live in a somewhat populated area just north of Malibu with lots of mountain ranges. While I have never seen one (alive) we do know that there are a pair in the area and one or two cubs were fitted with transmitters earlier in the year.
My point is....if they can exist here in our area then surely they can exist in NH with all of the vast open ranges.

Flylady · 08-24-2012, 09:02 PM

This is playing today on local news stations very interesting and nice close up of the lion.

http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/st...BpgozI5ag.cspx

08-24-2012, 06:50 AM	#1
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Why? I'm trying to figure out the reason why most of the experts still doubt the existence of pumas in New Hampshire. Is it because it effects our laws and they would have to be changed? Is it because of the fear of land use changes? Or is it still because of the lack of physical proof?

08-24-2012, 08:50 PM	#4
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	Hard to Believe I have followed this thread with interest in that i can not understand why so many think it is impossible to have a cougars in NH or fear that they may already be there. I live in SoCal with mountain lions roam in the hills and mountains above us. We live in a somewhat populated area just north of Malibu with lots of mountain ranges. While I have never seen one (alive) we do know that there are a pair in the area and one or two cubs were fitted with transmitters earlier in the year. My point is....if they can exist here in our area then surely they can exist in NH with all of the vast open ranges.

08-24-2012, 09:02 PM	#5
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	Mountain Lion pays visit to Reno casino This is playing today on local news stations very interesting and nice close up of the lion. http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/st...BpgozI5ag.cspx