Episode 126 - It Looks Like A Freakin' Cougar - Cougar Management with Bart George
The Hunter Conservationist Podcast
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Show Notes
In this episode, Bart George is on the show to discuss cougars, their ecology, and management. Bart shares his experience working on a research project that aimed to deter cougars from human-populated areas using non-lethal methods. Bart also discusses the importance of science in wildlife management and the need for proactive approaches to cougar depredations. The episode covers cougar hunting, the principles of managing cougar populations, hound hunting, the social dynamics of cougars and the potential impact of removing dominant males. The role of hunting in mitigating conflicts between cougars and humans or livestock is also discussed.
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