Did the DNR release cougars in Michigan?

Did the DNR release cougars in Michigan?

The DNR has never released cougars in Michigan, and has no plans to do so.

Where are mountain lions in Michigan?

Since 2008, the number of confirmed sightings of mountain lions in Michigan climbs to 74 after this most recent incident report, including 10 confirmed in the Upper Peninsula in 2021. Confirmed reports in the U.P this year have occurred in Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Houghton, Luce, Marquette, and Schoolcraft counties.

Are there cougars in Leelanau County?

The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy has released results of an investigation that confirms a cougar was photographed near the south shore of Glen Lake in Leelanau County. Jerome Wiater and his adult son, Christian, observed what they believed to be a cougar (mountain lion) at about 3:30 p.m. on a clear, sunny day.

Can you shoot a mountain lion in Michigan?

Wild cougars may not be killed by the public in defense of pets or livestock without a permit from the DNR. However, under the Large Carnivore Act, large cats (including exotics and cougars) that are escaped pets may be destroyed in defense of property, as well as life.

Do black panthers live in Michigan?

There is no one distinct species of wild cat called a black panther. Over the years it has become used as a common name which can be applied to any large black-coated cat, most likely a leopard or a jaguar. The DNR does not recognize that the cat lives or much less thrives in Michigan at all.

What big cats live in Michigan?

And how worried should we be? Cougars, also called mountain lions or pumas, are native to Michigan and would have been found here prior to European colonization of the region. Early European settlers, however, saw the cat as a threat to them and their livestock, as well as a competitor for venison and other wild game.

Are there bears in Empire MI?

The black bear (Ursus americanus) is the only species of bear found in Michigan.

Are there bears in Glen Arbor MI?

At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore there have been a few reports of bear sightings around Glen Arbor and Alligator Hill, said Vince Cavalieri, wildlife biologist with the National Park Service. Griffith said it’s not always a bad thing when bears are spotted. Sometimes it can be exciting to see one in the wild.

Do mountain lions live in Michigan?

The cougar, also known as a puma or mountain lion, is so uncommon in Michigan that the sightings are often found to be something else – like a large housecat. When they don’t find females in Michigan, they move on. “These cats are very rare in Michigan,” said Pete Kailing, a DNR wildlife biologist in Paris.

Are there black panthers in Michigan?

There is no one distinct species of wild cat called a black panther. I, like many, have been very skeptical over the years about the existence of these cats living in Michigan. The DNR does not recognize that the cat lives or much less thrives in Michigan at all.

Are there grizzly bears in Michigan?

The only species of bear found in Michigan is the black bear. Michigan’s forestland in the Upper Peninsula provides the ideal habitat for the species, with ample food and plenty of cover. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources protects the black bear from hunters.

Do brown bears live in Michigan?

Identification: The black bear (Ursus americanus) is the only species of bear found in Michigan. In Michigan, most black bears have black or extremely dark brown fur. Other color variations, including brown, cinnamon, grayish-blue and blonde, are found mostly in western North America.