• NEVER APPROACH A COUGAR!
• Don’t Jog, Hike or Walk by Yourself.
• Don’t Jog, Hike or Walk at Dawn or Dusk.
• Keep Children within Arms Reach when Hiking. Don’t Allow Children to run ahead on a trail.
• Carry a Sturdy Walking Stick, Bear Spray and/or Air Horn.

If you encounter a cougar:

• STOP… STAY CALM
• DO NOT RUN!
• Face the Cougar and Stand Tall
• Immediately Pick Up Children and Calm Them
• Open Jacket Or Lift a Backpack over Head to Appear Larger
• Back Slowly Away
• If Cougar Approaches - Throw Rocks, Sticks and Speak loudly
• If Cougar Attacks - Fight Back!

If you live in the mountains and have seen cougars nearby, take extra precautions:

• While Playing Outside, Stay with Your Children at all times

• For very small children, build a play area outside that is enclosed on all sides and top by steel mesh
• For small pets, build a run that is enclosed on all sides, including top by steel mesh or watch closely

Cougars usually don't consider humans prey.  They hunt small mammals, birds, deer and elk. The cougar is a carnivore - use common sense when living in cougar country to protect yourself and this magnificent cat.