South Dakota Mountain Lion Public Opinion Poll

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Mountain Lion Management in South Dakota Analysis of Public Comment Larry M. Gigliotti • Mountain Lions don't have any place in South Dakota. I just wanted to make that statement clear so there wouldn't be any question as to my thoughts on this matter. This state is still primarily an agricultural state. We have large numbers of cattle, sheep and horses. And to this mix you have children, joggers, campers, hikers and citizens in general who could be hurt or killed by these mountain lions. We have put a bounty out on predators to get rid of them in the past, because predators and humans do not share the same understanding of life. We are starting our 5th year of a drought here in western South Dakota, along with a depressed economy. I'm thinking if South Dakota Game Fish And Parks had to reimburse South Dakota land owners for loss in livestock, grazing and crop production, and possibly human life, South Dakota Game Fish and Parks would have a much better grasp on game management. Questions/Concerns/Issues Raised by the Public Kill all lions People holding this attitude do not see any benefits from mountain lions and/or only view mountain lions as dangerous or causing economic damage. People holding this position support a mountain lion season with their major concern being that not enough mountain lions will be harvested. Since mountain lions are a valuable component of the ecosystem and this fact is recognized by a significant majority of the public this management action is simply not an option that will receive further consideration. 22
Mountain Lion Management in South Dakota Appendix A – Summary Plan Larry M. Gigliotti Appendix A Summary – South Dakota Mountain Lion Management Plan: 2003 - 2012 This summary plan was provided to all meeting participants at the beginning of each meeting. 23
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