What about mountain lions, though? His mentor, Aldo Leopold, a prominent wildlife biologist, also believed this, but felt if people learned about these populations, they would be hunted to extinction. It also doesnt mean there wont be more sightings in the future, as these animals have been known to reclaim areas their species once roamed. In 2011, genetic testing confirmed that a mountain lion originated in South Dakota and traveled more than 1,500 miles before being struck by a car on the Merritt Parkway, according to Reuters. Its documented through track surveys, aerial surveys, trapping and collaring surveys. he recalls. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. And he said, This is where the mountain lion crossed. We walked in and there were fresh bobcat tracks in there. They are also known as . Roadkills can be reported to 860-424-3011. Technical Discussion: Rain tonight, then an *ALERT* heading into the weekend! Running joke in the family when we see one is "But of course it wasn't a Mountain Lion, because there are no Mountain Lions in CT". Ive lived here 23 years, Ive seen coyotes, Ive seen bobcats, Ive seen foxes, everything else, never seen anything like this before, said Bachelder. Thats only a fraction of the supposed sightings. Jason Hawley says his office gets lots of calls about mountain lions each year. Heres what to know about mountain lions (and other large cats) in Connecticut. Watch Live at 7:00 PM: The U.S. and the Holocaust, a film by Ken Burns | Screening & Panel Discussion . Somebody needs to take charge of this outfit and do something about the interactions with the citizenry. Re (3): Mountain Lion sighting in Brookfield ct - By weather01089 February 1, 2016 at 04:55:52 PM. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Rumors of their hidden presence persisted. Height: 3 ft. Max. But the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said Sunday that. However, that doesnt mean that mountain lion sightings are all false or that there havent been roaming cats sighted. Hawley, a wildlife biologist with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, says data dont support a breeding population of mountain lions in Connecticut. You can highlight your store locations with custom colors and elements. Prior to becoming a reporter, he was the founding producer of Connecticut Public Radio's The Colin McEnroe Show, which began in 2009. The more everyone knows and understands, the better it is for us all.. He points out that when there was a real mountain lion in the state in 2011, his office publicized it immediately. As a scientist, lack of evidence is very good evidence. And Im assuming whatever were doing right now, its not working. The nearest known populations of mountain lions are in Wyoming, Colorado, North . Below is an evolving list of Connecticut natives and state prep school football players in the Class of 2023 who have signed letters of intent to play football in college. Weve got a growing bear population. Connecticut Dept. Mountain lions inhabit the badlands and Missouri River breaks regions of North Dakota. Your support makes this news available to everyone. I agreeI am a person with very good knowledge of animals and know the distinct differences between closely related species in some cases When you look at a state like Connecticut, with all the people we have here, all the trail cameras we have in the woods, all the cars we have driving you can imagine if we had an established population here in Connecticut, we would know about it pretty quickly. Even so, Abbott has heard of mountain lion sightings from what he deems reliable sources and believes its possible that other animals have made the difficult, some say almost miraculous trek, from the West to Connecticut. Ask people who spend time outside Connecticut cities and you will hear firsthand or secondhand accounts of mountain lions. The arrival of a real mountain lion in the state reframed the discussion in Connecticut surrounding the animal. But its also a great story that lays out how an animal this large, at 150 pounds, traveling through even rural areas, leaves signs and is detected. Make noise-- be as loud as you can while you make yourself as big as you can. A 140-pound male mountain lion was hit by a car and killed in 2011 in Milford, Connecticut. We're not aware of any more confirmed mountain lion sightings other than the one that was hit by the car many years back. So, now that youve got the answer on whether or not mountain lions can be found in CT, lets talk about which wild cats are more likely to be seen here. Its extremely rare for a person to see a wild animal and to underestimate its size. Put your arms over your head with a jacket or sweatshirt. The state says no, theyre extinct, that cant be. Sighting of this animal also occurred in Michigan and New York. Mountain lions went extinct in Connecticut during the 1800s, but bobcats are still seen regularly. As a Do Not Approach! Betty displayed several maps of Maine and New Hampshire, demonstrating the trend. Body length: 3-4 ft. Tail: 2.5-3 ft. It was a flooded area. Give users the ability to create and share their own custom maps and use zoom, pinch, rotate, and tilt to explore maps in more detail. A fourth cougar sighting in recent days was reported near the New Canaan border Thursday, according to Animal Control officer Allyson Halm. I agreeI am a person with very good knowledge of animals and know the distinct differences between closely related species in some cases They also want to foster the formation and protection of migration pathways for them and other animals to enter new states. Betsy started as an intern at WNPR in 2011 after earning a Master's Degree in American and Museum Studies from Trinity College. Make noise. All rights reserved. Even though human persecution has driven them locally extinct in the eastern part of the state, Texas mountain lion hunting is allowed year-round with no bag limits. Emaileditor@connecticutmag.com, or contact usonFacebook@connecticutmagazine orTwitter@connecticutmag. Last week was no different, as various reports began trickling in of a mountain lion roaming around, in of all places, Greenwich, Conn. Bobcats: Though technically a type of lynx, they are distinct from other species of lynx such as the Canadian lynx. Sightings can be reported to the McCall Fish and Game office at 208-634-8137. Based on this blurry photo and pawprints, confirmed it was likely a mountain lion. to scare it off. The history of this theory in Connecticut and New England goes back long before our current era of fake news. Then in June 2011, there were reports of a mountain lion in Greenwich and, for the first time, a photo. Residents of Greenwich, Conn., have reported seeing a mountain lion roaming the woods -- even though the species is extinct in the region, MyFoxNY.com reports. . There have been no "confirmed" reports of mountain lions, AKA Puma concolor, in Pennsylvania since the late 1800s. I always hold out the possibility of a sighting to be genuine, but at the same time, over decades of experience, we know that the vast majority are misidentifications and a small number are actually hoaxes, he says. Therefore, there are no western and eastern species to differentiate between. Hunters and property owners have also set up tens of thousands of trail cameras at various locations throughout the state. Body coloration can range from tan to gray and cubs are usually covered with blackish brown spots. We have rolling hills, and more importantly, 200,000 white tails. A young male was hit and killed by a car several years ago, but. It was a 140-pound male mountain lion, the first confirmed in Connecticut in more than 100 years. But a high-profile sighting in 2011 stirred up renewed interest in the animals here, when a mountain lion from South Dakota was hit and killed by a car on a Connecticut highway. They are very bold. Rego says that if there were many other animals like the 2011 cat that died in Milford, there would be more visual or physical evidence. Re (1): Mountain Lion sighting in Brookfield ct - By russ January 30, 2016 at 05:10:25 PM. Five summers ago, a mountain lion made regional headlines after it was photographed in Greenwich and later struck and killed by a motor vehicle on the parkway in Milford a young male that DEEP officials determined through DNA evidence had traveled east all the way from South Dakota. Idaho Fish and Game officers and personnel responded to . Although mountain lions were part of Nebraska's native fauna, they were extirpated by the end of the 19th century. Hes even had his own false sighting. To answer these and other questions about sightings of mountain lions, I turned to DEEPs Rego, who has investigated many purported cougar sightings over the past three decades. Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest and greatest content fromConnecticut Magazinedelivered right to your inbox. Hawley: That animal was documented. All rights reserved, Hunter Accused of Killing 2 Pet Dogs in Ridgefield Appears in Court, Avelo Says Airline Will Work to Improve Communication After NBC CT Responds Report, CCSU Student Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Campus Dorm, I-95 South in Madison Reopens After Crash With Serious Injuries, Better Health: Dr. Katherine Rotker Discusses Vasectomy Procedure, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut Job Opportunities. Mountain Lions in the State of Texas In Texas, it's always open season on mountain lions. Hawley: That animal was documented. Beautiful trail! Stay facing the big cat and try not to turn your back to it. However, because they are capable of traveling great distances, they have turned up in all parts of North Dakota. In the 1930s, Bruce Wright, an influential wildlife manager from New Brunswick, Canada, began gathering reports of sightings of mountain lions in the East and searching for their tracks. A month after the cat was struck and killed, researchers confirmed it had traveled more than 1,500 miles from the Black Hills of South Dakota. Many, many times, in many different ways along its travel up through Minnesota, Michigan and to Canada, down through New York, through hair samples, blood samples, trail camera photos. of Energy & Environmental Protection. Okay, if thats what you say, what can I tell you. Although common at the time of European settlement, the last known historical specimen in Missouri was killed in the Bootheel area in 1927. The Division also collects carcasses of road-killed bobcats as part of the study. Based on this blurry photo and pawprints, DEEP confirmed it was likely a mountain lion. Canton and Simsbury have also had about 70 sightings. (My wife didnt get a look at the tail.) Hear the full interview: Megafauna mania: our obsession with mountain lions and other large predators. These tips include carrying safety equipment and walking . Hi! A quick Google search reveals that the theory is not limited to Connecticut and similar tales are told throughout the Northeast. 3 Last 10 Years. Report a Moose Sighting Select the link above to report your sighting. Typically, they will slink out of there as quickly as they can to get away from humans. She said the size made her do a double take and indeed she seen it had a very long tail, Bullsh** Weve done a lot of work over the years investigating sightings. And even the home entries are kind of changing. Mountain lions would have inhabited all of what is now Nebraska, roaming the hills and plains as an apex predator, hunting deer, elk and other large game. The only types of lynx that are indigenous to New England are the Canada Lynx and the Lynx rufus (bobcat). In yet another variant, DEEP is said to be helicoptering mountain lions in to help control the deer population. Have a question or comment? Register for a user account. 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She was calling from a trail in Pootatuck State Forest, the 1,200-acre strip of nature occupying the hills above Squantz Pond in New Fairfield. Jason Hawley says his office gets lots of calls about mountain lions each year. Didnt it? He drove me out to the spot. Im not an expert on human psychology, but if youre looking for something, you have a greater chance of actually seeing it. 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So all the other states in the Northeast that have bear populations have a harvest on their bears. Contrary to traditional thought, population studies have shown that mountain lions prefer rolling hills and more heavily developed areas to remote mountain regions. 75-170 pounds. But further inspection revealed it was a very large coyote. You can subscribe to Connecticut Magazine here, or find the current issue on sale here. Re (2): Mountain Lion sighting in Brookfield ct - By Ryan January 31, 2016 at 11:16:51 PM. Speaker Bill Betty presented evidence and proposed theories that could prove that Connecticut, including, is home to a native population of Eastern mountain lions. When you look at a state like Connecticut, with all the people we have here, all the trail cameras we have in the woods, all the cars we have driving you can imagine if we had an established population here in Connecticut, we would know about it pretty quickly. This was maybe a decade ago. Adult males can be around 8 feet in length and weigh between 130 and 150 pounds, while adult females can be 7 feet long and weigh between 65 and 90 pounds. Sign up for our newsletter to get our latest and greatest content delivered right to your inbox. Black panthers, which are not found in the U.S., are actually black jaguars or leopards. I feel a little bit like Roy Scheider in Jaws, you know, youve got to shut down the beaches, he said. Got a question or comment? After the male mountain lion was removed from Red Hill Trail on May 11, additional sightings in that area were reported: one on May 16, and two over the weekend of May 19 and 20. In another version, its about habitat protection and the onerous federal regulations the state would have to follow if we found a mountain lion within the state. Breweries in New Haven, CT you MUST Visit! Arms over your head, with a jacket or sweatshirt. According to authorities, the mountain lion was reportedly seen on Friday including on. There also should have been evidence of animals killed by the predators and roadkill. However, the captive lion theory was also wrong. Anyone can get fooled. From Litchfield County, can confirm. 1.Customize your maps Style your maps with custom markers, lines, colors, polygons, and images. What we do not have is a secure predator corridor.. Ive seen bobcats before, this wasnt a bobcat. And its a lose-lose situation, because theres really not a whole lot you can tell them in most cases thats going to change their mind.. The tail may have one to several indistinct dark bands and a tip that is black on top and whitish below. 5. And were one of the most densely populated states as far as humans. Sue Morse, the founder and science director of Keeping Track, a Vermont-based organization dedicated to protecting wildlife habitats, has studied mountain lions over her career as a naturalist, and says the majority of cougar sightings in the Northeast are misidentifications. Over time, Wright became convinced Eastern cougars lived in small pockets in the deep woods. Conserving Tolland President and founder Roseann Kellner Gottier said that the issue has become important for the region and is glad the lecture was well-attended. She didnt claim to see the mountain lions long tail, but optical illusions can lead people to think theyve seen a tail. Over a period of a year and a half, this mountain lion left DNA evidence in at least four states. Live Now All times eastern. Yet we see nothing about what is being planned except how to scare them away if one sees them. She was also the voice behind the weekly Connecticut Real Estate newsletter by CT Insider. When it comes to mountain lions, (also called cougars, pumas, or panthers) is there really a chance you will come across one in the wild, or will you need to visit a zoo to see one of these magnificent animals in real life? That had to be a mountain lion. When we lived in Suffield, we had MANY Mountain Lion sightings.probably 4-5 sightings (which qualifies as many to me) and they were definitely not Bobcats. Do not bend, squat, or sit down. In 2011, genetic testing confirmed that a mountain lion originated in South Dakota and traveled more than 1,500 miles before being struck by a car on the Merritt Parkway, according to Reuters. If it really comes down to it do what you have to do to deter it from following you. According to the Connecticut DEEP, the bobcat is the only wild cat found in Connecticut. Grandson of an old swamp Yankee, trapped, hunted , fished my whole life. Mountain lions were hunted to extinction near the end of the 19th century. The main habitat requirement for mountain lions is stalking cover to successfully hunt prey. Many, many times, in many different ways along its travel up through Minnesota, Michigan and to Canada, down through New York, through hair samples, blood samples, trail camera photos. In the 1930s, Bruce Wright, an influential wildlife manager from New Brunswick, Canada, began gathering reports of sightings of mountain lions in the East and searching for their tracks. I frankly have lost faith in some government institutions for this very reason. She served as the Senior Producer for 'The Colin McEnroe Show' for several years before stepping down in 2021 and returning to her previous career as a registered nurse. And there are different schools of thought about that. But its also a great story that lays out how an animal this large, at 150 pounds, traveling through even rural areas, leaves signs and is detected. Certainly, bobcats are much larger than housecats, but they are not nearly the size of cougars. Almost daily, there are claims of mountain lion sightings in CT, though. Its fur is a light, tawny brown color which can appear gray or almost black, depending on light conditions. My buddy told me he saw one in our hometown (in litchfield county) 10 or so years ago and I called bullshit. What would motivate DEEP officials to do this isnt clear. The big cat traveled some 1,100 miles before his life came to a tragic end after being hit by a SUV on Route 15 in . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The photo is black and white. 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Rego has many reasons why a conspiracy to conceal mountain lions by his colleagues at DEEP is impossible. You cansubscribe here, orfind the current issue on sale here. Fish and Game staff have distributed door hangers in neighborhoods the lion has been using. It was a flooded area. Weight: 70-170 lbs. Since cougars are the second largest cat in North America and a natural predator, they can pose a threat. Betty said that, according to officials, it's thought that there has been no reproducing, native population in the state since the 1920s. There are an estimated 3,000 - 7,000 Mountain lions in Colorado. The big cat. Are There a Lot of Spiders in Connecticut? But Bachelder stresses he knows what he saw. Hear the full interview: Megafauna mania: our obsession with mountain lions and other large predators. Report a new sighting Sightings List 1 2 Mountain lions are found in mountains, coniferous forests, grasslands, swamps, and dry scrublands. Make yourself BIG. Wed be seeing more carcasses of prey we would be seeing at least some carcasses of mountain lion prey. People often get very emotional about it, Hawley says. Slowly, mountain lions recolonized North America after having retreated to warmer climates in South America during the Pleistocene ice age. Stephen Gencarella, professor of folklore studies at the University of Massachusetts and a Connecticut resident, says, The government coverup is only the latest version of something that could stretch back in the oral tradition to precolonial times. He notes that supposed mountain lion sightings spiked in the late 1800s and early 1900s shortly after the animals disappeared from New Englands woods. But it also sort of instills that fear, a healthy fear of humans and bears. They certainly have, you know, lower levels of conflicts and home entries than we do here in Connecticut. The whole trail is very . Were getting more and more home entries every year. Betty recommended that anyone who encounters a cougar should make themselves large, raise their hands and yell. We dont have extra money to do secret projects, he says. Well also go over what types of wild cats can be found in Connecticut. "We get calls about mountain lions all the time, but they turn out to be unprovable," Brown told the Independent in March. But it also sort of instills that fear, a healthy fear of humans and bears. 105 of 119 106 of 119 A dead mountain lion, killed on the Merritt Parkway in Milford in June 2011. Make yourself big -- do not bend, squat or sit down. Betty, however, said that the sheer number of sightings and evidence substantiates a native population of cougars. Mountain Lions:100 all the way up to 200 pounds, Mountain Lions:Can grow up to 6 feet long. In 2016, a woman reported seeing a mountain lion on a Fox Run Road property in New Canaan, though state officials said they were unable to confirm the sighting based on paw prints left by the animal. The next week, on June 11, the cat was hit and killed by an SUV on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford. Typically, mountain lion sightings occur from a distance and usually around dawn or dusk. Be mindful of small pets and small children wandering too far away from your sight line. Copyright 2023 The Connecticut Explorer | Wisteria on Trellis Framework by Mediavine, Connecticut Explorer Home Find Things to do in CT. 60-108 inches. You really couldnt ask for a better place for mountain lions.. McEnroe: It is an uphill challenge. Rumors of their hidden presence persisted. We have plenty of suitable habitat, he says. Wed be seeing more carcasses of prey we would be seeing at least some carcasses of mountain lion prey. The large cat was seen on Hoyt Farm Road not far from Route 123 near the Norwalk-New Canaan border. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! McEnroe: Scientifically, this is a case where absence of evidence is kind of evidence of absence, right? Possible mountain lion sightings reported in Woodbridge, Mountain lion sightings reported in Woodbridge. 4 . Each sighting involved cougars that are not native to New York. Get started. Hawley:Were sort of stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. This might serve as proof to some that there, in fact, might still be mountain lions in CT. Youll get the answer to this question in this article. One on Salem Rd and another in the area of Pease Rd in our town. Theres something in human nature to overestimate the size of wild animals we see, especially if we get a brief glance and if the animal is moving. He adds, Bobcats can get pretty large and some people believe they should have pretty visible spots and very often theyre pretty uniform in color. This is especially true in the summer, when my wifes sighting occurred. According to Hawley, if mountain lions were present in the state, there would be evidence and not just unconfirmed sightings. It certainly would be a spectacular sight to witness a cat as large as a mountain lion out in the wild, but, for now, in Connecticut, its not in the cards. Its a cool story with how far that animal walked. listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. Genetic testing placed the animal in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and the cat had been sighted at several different points during its long journey east. In cities, smaller towns, and even sparsely inhabited areas, there is simply not enough large prey for mountain lions to survive on. Its important to stand your ground and not run or hide. Not long after, what was believed to be the same mountain lion was struck and killed on Route 15 in Milford. My heart was saying, Maybe this is it, he recalls. Almost every state has some sort of legend of something thats hiding somewhere, he says. A bill which would change the name to the Pequot River has full support from the Mashantucket Pequot and Eastern Pequot tribes, but the Mohegan Tribe has voiced concerns. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are The Canada Lynxs geographic territory in New England only extends as far south as northern New Hampshire and parts of Maine, though. He was previously a reporter for the Danbury News-Times and the Ridgefield Press. McEnroe: Scientifically, this is a case where absence of evidence is kind of evidence of absence, right? Coyotes have been mistaken for mountain lions. DEEP sightings: Where the bears are in CT. Jim Shay. Top Speed: 50 mph. What to know about unconfirmed mountain lion sightings in CT. Nicole Funaro was formerly a statewide trending reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group, covering everything from the most fascinating properties for sale in the Nutmeg State to the latest movie filming in the state. However, lions are unpredictable and can be dangerous. Its definitely a problem thats only going to get worse. (Throughout history, people have had a deep fear of these creatures, hounding and hunting them mercilessly.) While there is currently not much safety training being done in the state for the extinct animal, Betty predicts that cougar safety will eventually be as common in New England as it is in California. The next week, on June 11, the cat was hit and killed by an, on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford. 5:00 PM. We get a lot of pictures sent to us, and people say, I took this picture of a mountain lion in my backyard. And Ill look at it, and to me, its clearly a bobcat, Hawley said. While he might feel like that well known movie character who was doubted at first, Bachelder is confident it was a cougar. Mountain lions also have tails that can grow up to 3 feet. Want to post on Patch? Bobcats: They are about two to three times larger than their distant relative. For decades afterward, there were reported sightings of the mythical creature prowling the woods around town. Its a cool story with how far that animal walked. Mountain lions are solitary animals, traveling alone except during mating season or when a female is supporting young. An attack on a 4-year-old near San Diego is just the latest in a string of mountain lion attacks in California. The map from that publication is shown below, with the current mountain lion range in green and confirmed mountain lion locations as black dots. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection receives 50-100 reports of mountain lions each year, says Paul Rego, a wildlife biologist with the department. building a betterand more civilConnecticut to live, work, and play. Bobcats, of course, can be found all over the state. My first thought literally was, is that a lion?. This is a carousel. 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