MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITIONCRAWFORD County Sightings

08/03/02	Beaver Creek Township heading South
08/03/02	Nearly to the W County line on Fletcher Road
11/16/04	Near Lovells; lept from a tree trying to kill a fawn
11/30/05	1 mile NW of N Higgins Lake Park	PAIR
02/09/06	S of Camp Grayling in Hanson State Game Refuge, Tracks only following deer track
06/07	Grayling; Sighted near river edge - 4' long and 130 pounds; observer took her child and retreated to her home
07/12/07	CR 100; 3 miles from US 18; Observed by Susan G.'s Neighbor
07/14/07	CR 100; 3 miles from US 18; Observed by Susan G.
Unknown	Observed by William D. of Harrison Township

Using information compiled by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, it was determined that approximately 50% of anecdotal reports (as listed below), can be classified as probable or verified. Reports by the public, when carefully screened for reliability, and used in conjunction with other information and evidence, can aid in assessing population status. Thank you to the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Retired DNR Forester Mike Zuidema, and the media for this valuable research information.



DENISE N. MASSEY