MICHIGAN CITIZENS for COUGAR RECOGNITIONWAYNE County Sightings

02/97	Mesick. Tracks and video taken
09/29/03	Canton - 12 and Haggerty - Observed by Gloria and Leo F.
12/04	Observed by Jim G. of Allen Park
02/10/05	Belleville Subdivision, Tracks only
08/16/05	Ecorse Road b/w Belleville Road/Beck Road, Saw twice
07/05/06	N of Plymouth Road, W of Stark, Livonia, Screaming, Track Photo
12/25/06	Canton Farmland
01/15/07	Caberfae Road just south of Ski Area at bend in the road North of snowmobile bridge under road. Near the Hoxeyville/Luther Swamp at dusk
05/07	Came out of high grass in Belleville
06/10/07	Witness with PhD in Wildlife Studies observed cougar run across the road - over 100 pounds
09/08/07	Northwest Wayne County near subdivision about 30 yards behind the house
12/24/07	Hines Drive/Hines Park between Newburgh and Stark Roads. On the side of the road 10 yards away. Estimate about 100-150 pounds near a place formerly known as Diamond #8.
04/11/08	5 Mile and Ridge Road. Cross the road in front of vehicle heading toward preserved natural park area with trails/ponds
07/20/08	Grosse Ile between Meridiean 25 feet from back door. 11 p.m. Jet black cat about 100 pounds noticed when took dog for walk Found tracks that were 3 1/2" and broken tree branches

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