MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITIONMONTCALM County Sightings

1885	Cougar treed near Stanton as reported by U of M zoologist Norman Wood
08/21/85	Crystal, W on US2, 2 miles E of 117/US2
06/05	Observed by Art S. of Chesaning
09/09/05	Johnson Road near Johnson/Dickerson Lake Road
10/05	Observed by Keith E. of Sheridan
05/06	Almost hit one just north of Edmore
07/06/06	E of US 131, N of Howard City, 2 dogs attacked, Vet verified by large cat

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