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PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN LION WORKSHOP 113
7. What management actions do you use to reduce public safety incidents?
Press releases are infrequently developed that provide information to the public on how to reduce the risk of
encountering a mountain lion. For the most part, no actions are taken specifically to reduce the occurrence of public
safety incidents.
8. How many lions are killed annually by hunters?
Average of 161 lions were taken by sport hunters over the previous three harvest seasons.
9. What is your annual budget for management of mountain lions?
Approximately $100,000, which includes salary, vehicle use, and operating expenses.
10. Please summarize current and recent mountain lion research activities.
Currently, no formal research is being conducted by the Division of Wildlife or other organization in Nevada. The
most recent research activity on mountain lions was a study under the direction of California Fish and Game in both
California and Nevada along the border in Mineral and Esmeralda Counties; the focus of the study was predation on
wild horses.
11. Are there current legislative or initiative actions which would affect mountain lion management in your
state/province?
Though there are no legislative or initiative actions undertaken at this time, the Division of Wildlife initiated an internal
task force to develop a comprehensive mountain lion management plan for review through a public scoping process
and for final approval by the state Wildlife Commission; the plan would provide the Division of Wildlife with a
structured and rational approach to all aspects of mountain lion management.
Report Completed By: Mike Cox Telephone : (702) 486-5127