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Cougar killed in Buffalo County, DNR says MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A cougar was killed in western Wisconsin Saturday, and the hunter involved claims it was in self-defense. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says an archery deer hunter found the cougar while hunting, and felt like they were in danger. The hunter then shot the cougar and self-reported the incident to the DNR. Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin, so the DNR conducted an investigation. The agency says no charges will be filed against the hunter. The DNR is not certain if there is a cougar population in Wisconsin and says they may be migrating from the west. The DNR receives 15-20 verified reports of cougar sightings every year.

Post: 16 November 2023

Linda Smith

Wisconsin wildlife officials won't seek charges against bow hunter who killed cougar MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials say they won’t seek charges against a bow hunter who killed a cougar. The Department of Natural Resources said in a news release Wednesday that the bow hunter shot the animal in Buffalo County and self-reported the incident to the agency’s violation hotline on Nov. 11. The department said an investigation showed the bow hunter was hunting deer when the hunter encountered the cougar and shot it in self-defense. The department news release does not identify the hunter or the hunter’s gender. Cougar sightings in Wisconsin are rare but have been increasing over the last 20 years. Cougars are native to Wisconsin but were extirpated from the state in the early 1900s. DNR officials say cougars seen in Wisconsin are likely dispersing from established populations in the western United States. Dispersing cougars rarely stay in one location for long and have been known to travel up to 1,600 miles (2,575 kilometers). DNR officials say there's no evidence cougars have established a breeding population in Wisconsin.

Post: 17 November 2023

Adrián Mora

Buffalo County A bowhunter in Buffalo County killed a cougar Nov. 11 after the animal reportedly threatened the man. A bowhunter killed a cougar Nov. 11 in Buffalo County after reportedly being threatened by the animal, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The incident took place on private property in western Buffalo County. The hunter, licensed to pursue white-tailed deer during the Wisconsin bow season, was in a tree stand when he saw the cougar and felt his safety was at risk, said Randy Johnson, DNR large carnivore specialist. The hunter then used his bow to shoot and kill the animal. The hunter, who was not identifed, contacted the DNR to report the incident. Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin but humans have the right to protect themselves against a wild animal if their safety is threatened. After reviewing results of an investigation by DNR conservation wardens into the cougar killing, the Buffalo County district attorney concluded no charge was warranted. The DNR took possession of the carcass for testing. The cougar was a young male and weighed 128 pounds, Johnson said. https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2023/11/15/bowhunter-kills-cougar-in-buffalo-county-wisconsin/71594394007/?fbclid=IwAR0qRhj4bvMRpxL2ZB94A4avfUOIFrtvgKoL_VhyC7mQ635WDKtseUNHPTE_aem_ATudIXGTW1JceWHBqNejXYexyj7mOG6QlU0UMDGVPmaDgbuA3AJ1zNEBc_AQC70ApzI#lp0sh2nyogl7mtuiqv

Post: 16 November 2023

Linda Smith

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