MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITION
CRAWFORD County Sightings



08/03/02 Beaver Creek Township heading South
08/03/02Nearly to the W County line on Fletcher Road
11/16/04Near Lovells; lept from a tree trying to kill a fawn
11/30/051 mile NW of N Higgins Lake ParkPAIR
2006Rocquel M saw cougar cross road just passed Dockside Party Store on M-22 - had to slam on brakes to avoid hitting
02/09/06S of Camp Grayling in Hanson State Game Refuge, Tracks only following deer track
06/07Grayling; Sighted near river edge - 4' long and 130 pounds; observer took her child and retreated to her home
07/12/07CR 100; 3 miles from US 18; Observed by Susan G.'s Neighbor
07/14/07CR 100; 3 miles from US 18; Observed by Susan G.
07/13/08Vicki M and Husband see cougar run in front of vehicle heading South on Old 27 between Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake
01/09/10Large black cat crosses the road driving into Lovells - driver says about crapped his pantsBLACK
UnknownObserved 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