MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITIONGRATIOT County Sightings

02/99	Between Shepard and Alma just west of Old US 27 - a large black cat, 40-60 pounds, observed walking along the edge of a farm field	BLACK
10/13/05	Just N of Alma and m-46 on US 27 near Mile Marker 144/145
11/14/07	US 27 - Crossing field into a drainage ditch

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