MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITION
MISSAUKEE County Sightings



10/90Dead Stream Swamp
08/17/95Dead Stream Swamp Observed by Albert E.
1999Conservation Officer observes cougar and recognizes tracks
10/13/02Kelly Road/Lachance Road, 6-7 miles from Lake City by Jennings/Kelly Road/M66
11/04/02T24NR07W35
04/08/031/4 mile W from Dickerson & Kelly Road, Track photos
05/05/0455 nearest crossroad near Merritt Picnic Area by Creek and the pipeline
05/06/0455 nearest crossroad near Merritt Picnic Area by Creek and the pipeline, northside of road crossing south
11/14/04Reeder Township, Walking on downed trees
04/30/05Decker Street to ½ way b/w M-66 and Geers Road, Track photos
06/07/05Menzies Road/Dirt Road, Track PhotosBLACK
10/29/0511 miles N of Lake City on 66 then 3 miles W on Phelps Road
12/9/05West Branch Township - Crossed M-55 near a swamp that connects to the Dead Stream Swamp; observed by Joe S.
05/09/06Vandermeulen and Falmouth Roads
07/12/08Observed at 40' while walking on ORV Trail near Moorestown
UnknownJane G from Lake City says her and her husband both saw cougar with long tail, tan color, and huge paws


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