MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITIONSAGINAW County Sightings

2003	Black cougar observed with spotlight for 15 seconds in Saginaw at 1:00 a.m.	BLACK
02/22/04	Swan Creek and Center Road intersection
11/30/04	W side of I-75, N of Birch Run exit
02/10/05	Backyard. Have track/stride photos
11/20/06	Saw while deer hunting, viewed with gun scope

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