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Game Warden/Conservation Officer
Problem/Nuisance Wildlife Specialist
Wildlife Services
Private Contractor
Other (explain)
27) Does your agency currently have a damage fund to reimburse owners for livestock loss
caused by cougars?
No.
If No (please select all that apply)
Not at this time
Not at this time but did have such a fund in the past
Not at this time but the department is considering one
Yes
If Yes, (please select all that apply)
Damage funds are paid for livestock losses only (excludes domestic pets)
Damage funds are paid for domestic pets only (excludes livestock)
Damage funds are paid for livestock and/or domestic pet losses
Other (explain)
28) In depredation situations, do the desires of the reporting party have any influence or
impact on subsequent actions taken by your agency? (For example, the reporting party desires
to kill the animal vs. relocate it)
No. All subsequent actions are determined by agency personal (or designated
responding party)
Yes
If Yes, (please select all that apply)
Yes, when the decision is to dispatch the animal or not
Yes, when the decision is to relocate the animal or not
Yes, when the decision is to relocate or dispatch the animal
(Optional) Please share any other thoughts regarding cougar–human conflict in your
state/province.
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Public Safety
29) Does your Agency have a standard or defined protocol/policy that field personnel follow
when responding to public safety threats involving cougars?
No
If No (please select all that apply)
Not at this time
Not at this time but the department is considering developing one
Not at this time but the department is in the process of developing one
Yes
If Yes (please select all that apply)
Have agency personnel visit the site to determine the cause, course of
action, and offer suggestions to avoid future interactions
Capture and relocate the cougar
Capture and kill the cougar
Send hunters and/or hound handlers to kill/chase the animal
Issue a landowner kill permit to remove the cougar if it returns
Other (explain)
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