Proceedings of the Ninth Mountain Lion Workshop - Carnivore ...
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Evaluation <strong>of</strong> noninvasive genetic sampling methods for cougars using a radio-collared<br />
population in Yellowstone National Park. Abstract<br />
Michael Sawaya, Toni Ruth, and Steve Kalinowski.....................................................................164<br />
A preliminary retrospective on <strong>the</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> genetic introgression in <strong>the</strong> Florida<br />
pan<strong>the</strong>r. Abstract<br />
Dave Onorato, Warren Johnson, Melody Roelke, Mark Cunningham, Darrell Land, Mark Lotz,<br />
Roy McBride, David Shindle, Deborah Jansen, Oron Bass, and Stephen O’Brien ....................165<br />
POPULATION ESTIMATION AND DYNAMICS<br />
Session Chair: Bruce Ackerman, Idaho Department <strong>of</strong> Fish and Game .............................................. 167<br />
Evaluation <strong>of</strong> cougar population estimators in Utah. Abstract<br />
David Choate, Michael Wolfe, and David Stoner........................................................................168<br />
Dynamics and demography <strong>of</strong> a central Washington cougar population. Abstract<br />
Hillary Cooley, Gary Koehler, Benjamin Maletzke, and Robert Wielgus...................................169<br />
Variation in cougar survival by individual traits, density, and seasonal wea<strong>the</strong>r. Abstract<br />
Diana Ghikas, Martin Jalkotzy, and Ian Ross .............................................................................170<br />
The Idaho Backcountry: Is it still a source population for cougars in Idaho?<br />
Holly Akenson, Bruce Ackerman, and Toni Ruth ........................................................................171<br />
Source-sink dynamics and <strong>the</strong> recovery <strong>of</strong> overexploited cougar populations. Abstract<br />
David Stoner and Michael Wolfe.................................................................................................184<br />
Censusing pumas by categorizing physical evidence. Abstract<br />
Roy McBride, Rocky McBride, Rowdy McBride, and Cougar McBride .....................................185<br />
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ISSUES<br />
Session Chair: Gary Koehler, Washington Department <strong>of</strong> Fish and Wildlife ...................................... 187<br />
Studying public perceptions and knowledge <strong>of</strong> cougars in Washington as a precursor to outreach<br />
and education planning. Abstract<br />
Chris Morgan, Jim Harmon, and Donald Martorello .................................................................188<br />
The Land <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Living Dead comes alive: The Florida pan<strong>the</strong>r in Big Cypress. Abstract<br />
Deborah Jansen and Roy McBride..............................................................................................189<br />
Project CAT (Cougars and Teaching) … What <strong>the</strong> community has learned. Abstract<br />
Trish Griswold, Spencer Osbolt, Sarah Gronostalski, Jamie French, Benjamin Wagsholm, Kevin<br />
White, Gary Koehler, and Benjamin Maletzke ............................................................................190<br />
Science and education working toge<strong>the</strong>r to promote lion awareness at Grand Canyon. Abstract<br />
Lori Rome.....................................................................................................................................191<br />
<strong>Proceedings</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ninth</strong> <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lion</strong> <strong>Workshop</strong>