*It is illegal to feed elk and bear and deer with Chronic Wasting Disease Management Areas. After enhancing a few frames, however, I was able to deduce that it was, indeed, a large feline of some kind. Mountain lions have appeared in Pennsylvania in the past 75 years, but when they're captured, it's quickly determined they were formerly exotic pets or show animals. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, feline predators such as the eastern cougar, which is also known as the mountain lion, are " extirpated ," meaning they're all but wiped out in. Wishful thinking? In personal contacts, that monthly average might even be higher. Nevertheless, I put up a MOULTRIE game camera -- a brand that I've had tremendous satisfaction with -- at the carcass, hoping that scavengers would visit. It also reduces confusion about which WMUs are open to antlerless hunting. Habitat changes that can result in lower turkey populations include, a lower variety of habitat types, lower habitat quality (particularly due to exotic species replacing native species), lower number of mast-producing trees (particularly oaks and cherry), lower percentage of younger age-class forests, and less nesting brood cover for turkeys. Our management and research have shown that we shouldn't overharvest females, so we set the fall season length conservatively. The burns are conducted under precise weather conditions (i.e., the prescription) by trained crews. They rejuvenate succulent browse plants preferred by deer and elk, which promotes oak habitats, and their vitally important acorns, and maintains grasses and broadleaf plants sought by brooding turkeys and grouse. In the forest, fires typically just consume the leaves, sticks and low growing vegetation. What is the Game Commission doing to manage CWD? Pennsylvania has more roads and hunters than just about every other state in America. Contaminated carcasses or high-risk carcass parts which includes the head (including brain, tonsils, eyes and any lymph nodes); spinal cord backbone; spleen; skull plate with attached antlers, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; cape, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; upper canine teeth, if root structure or other soft tissue is present; any object or article containing visible brain or spinal cord tissue; unfinished taxidermy mounts; and brain-tanned hides may also spread the disease indirectly through environmental contamination, which lasts for years, if not decades. There are currently four WPRAs in the state. As part of the American Marten Reintroduction Feasibility Assessment the Game Commission conducted extensive diet research from across the marten's range and found that marten eat primarily rodents, followed by a high percentage of insects and plants. Finally, it is important to note that the agency's prescribed fires are purposely conducted on a very small percentage of the overall land base, (less than 1 percent annually), providing significant amounts of refuge for animals that may be temporarily displaced. Are there pumas, or mountain lions, in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic States? The virus is species-specific and poses no known threat to people or other animals. There have been no confirmed reports of mountain lions, AKA Puma concolor, in Pennsylvania since the late 1800s. Wildlife experts have noted, with astonishment, cougar populations in midwestern regions like North Dakota and Nebraska. There are at least 20,000 black bears in Pa., and a small percentage are killed each year, but we're probably not talking about 20,000 pumas in the state. How would mountain lions impact black bears? Mountain lions weigh 90-160 pounds, while bobcats weigh 20-30 pounds. buy hey, maybe some got out? Transmission is thought to occur through biting insects and possibly by direct contact with other infected deer or various contaminated materials in the environment that might scratch the skin allowing the virus to invade. Im 61 tall and it comes up to my knee. Here in central Pennsylvania we live on the outskirts of what one puma-tracking website has as almost the high point of sightings, extending from north-central Pennsylvania in a southwestern diagonal that extends into the mountains of West Virginia. For example, rabies prevention and roadway flooding from beavers. Call the Pennsylvania Game Commission region office that serves the county in question for the best local, on-the-ground, information and faster response times. [SECRET REVEALED]. Pennsylvania is home to the largest wild elk herd in the northeastern United States. Which is the better camera, the Mark IV or the 7D? Animals like coyotes and black bears can become a potential threat and cause harm to both humans and pets. A tutorial on how to navigate the dashboard is available on the Game Commissions YouTube channel. Heres how The Express-Times reported the unusual story on Sept. 26, 1996. What does a Puma (Mountain Lion) look like on a Game Camera? How can I tell if an animal has CWD? If you took a hunter or trapper education course before the above dates, you must complete a Hunter Education Program Replacement Certificate Affidavit (PDF) form, which can be downloaded from this site. It is legal to use trail cameras on state game lands. Harvest management to improve turkey numbers is with more conservative fall seasons. The maximum weight for a large male is listed at 40 pounds. Will the Game Commission refund the cost of my hunting and furtaker licenses if I cannot travel due to COVID-19-related restrictions? Second, antlerless allocations are set at the WMU to harvest a targeted number of antlerless deer. There are no exceptions. To limit the effect of CWD in deer and elk populations, regulations restricting the movement of high-risk parts, banning feeding within Disease Management Areas (DMAs) and prohibiting the use of urine-based attractants in DMAs are in place. Fortunately, with the advent of the Game Commission, over time trapping became much more regulated with strict seasons placed on each species. Plus, you can set alarms on timers to make sure they go off at certain times of the day when youve spotted cougars coming onto your property. pgccomments@pa.gov. Goggling Eastern Puma brings up other web sites, however, with varying levels of professionalism or credibility. The head of the puma is small in comparision to a house cat when compared to the entire body. Yet, all is not lost. If cougar reintroduction were to become a serious consideration, the game commission would first need to conduct a feasibility assessment, a "long and careful process," in Keller's estimation, that ends with a recommendation for or against reintroducing a species. Mentored hunters ages 7 and older can apply for their own antlerless deer licenses, (one antlerless license per mentored permit holder), and DMAP permits. Opening day is biologically timed for when most hens, on an average year, have started to incubate their eggs. Share on Social The decision to burn can be made as late as the morning of the burn. "Deer pose relatively less risk to them compared to larger animals. Big bulls, as well as a huntable population of elk, can be found in each of the 14 zones. This is a game regulation that has been around for many years and predates most people currently working for the Game Commission. Crews will then continue burning into the wind and downslope, sending fire into the previously burned or blackened area. More Questions about Pumas in Pennsylvania But even without that second look there was no question that we'd seen a coyote. Predators have an effect on their prey without actually killing them.". Mountain lions are also great jumpers and swimmers. Many of those making the reports generally . The smell of rotting flesh was unmistakable. Yes. Imagine my surprise. The State cites that there are no road-kills, and in a heavily trafficed state like Pennsylvania there should be kills. How can I become a Hunter-Trapper Education instructor? Weather, especially during spring nesting season can affect turkey populations. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Unfortunately, just like any tool, they can be used inappropriately and result with negative impact. Can so many people be so wrong? With proper management, trapping allows for sustainable use of this valuable wildlife resource. Compare any game camera image with the shots above, or this game camera image, to confirm your identification. Immediately after the burn, the ground will be black until regrowth occurs, which typically takes place within a few days, in some cases several weeks, depending on the time of year. Many species of wildlife are born in the spring and its almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife at one point or another. What are the wart-like bumps that can grow on deer? Effective July 1, 2013; a $16 fee is charged for issuing a hunter education replacement certificate. Keeping trash cans and recycling in a secure area until the morning of collection day. I'm also a big believer in lifelong learning- there's always something new to learn! In the wild, they live 8-13 years, but in captivity they can live into their 20s. If it were, it would be listed. A successful bear hunter must take the bear, along with his or her hunting license and bear license, to a Pennsylvania Game Commission check station within 24 hours of the harvest. Big cats still roam parts of Pennsylvania. New hotline info. The primary goal of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Pheasant Propagation Program is to provide a quality game bird for regulated hunting opportunities. Who can I call with additional Hunter-Trapper Education and/or mentored hunter questions? Our investigations have determined the overwhelming number of sightings of mountain lions in our state are actually bobcats. For more information, call 866-474-2141 or visit www.sharedeer.org. If the pine marten requires this much paperwork, one can imagine where that leaves cougars. While a greater number of turkeys are harvested each spring than fall, the fall harvest is what really matters. Be familiar with the regulations and guidelines for the transportation of harvested game where you are hunting; 2. We are one of the leading states when it comes to turkey hunters! 2019 mountain lion in Pennsylvania / definitive proof Joe and Angelika Kelley 12 subscribers Subscribe 91 16K views 3 years ago When something digs up your yard and you film it. With a decline in turkey population, why not eliminate the second Spring Gobbler tag? Are there Mountain Lions (Pumas, Cougars) in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic States? Comments for the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners regarding current and/or proposed seasons and bag limits may be submitted to pgccomments@pa.gov. Are mountain lions on their way to Pennsylvania? Click here to learn more about CWD in Pennsylvania. Feel free to reach out with your opinions, via Facebook or Twitter. Let me explain this. In January, the U.S. Its a wonderful defense against mountain lions (also known as cougars, pumas, or panthers). Why do I advocate manual exposure so avidly? Migratory game bird hunters are encouraged to report banded ducks, geese, doves and woodcock they harvest online at www.reportband.gov. The mountain lionalso known as the cougar, puma, panther, or catamount is a large cat species native to the Americas. However, numerous studies have shown that although a few birds may survive long enough to reproduce, viable wild populations are not produced. The northeastern U.S. population is thought to have disappeared in the 1930s. Thank you for your interest in Pennsylvania wildlife. Please keep scrolling - ALL the Puma posts are included. Install lighting or motion-sensor lighting in dark areas around the home to deter cougars and other wildlife. This is the most asked turkey hunting question the Game Commission receives. So what? Hunters statewide now have the opportunity to apply for and receive additional antlerless deer licenses, as long as 1. Isnt trapping inhumane and indiscriminate? Kristin Hunt PHILADELPHIA (AP) An instinct coiled way down in the human brain knows the difference between a bobcat and a mountain lion. The reason biologists believe predation rates increase in wet weather has to do with scenting conditions. With that hope in mind, I have, for years, asked outdoors people if they ever heard of a mountain lion, or puma, in their area -- with my questioning limited to people in my home state of Pennsylvania. Where is Pennsylvanias elk herd located? A game warden can prove that an attempt to tag the animal was made based on the evidence of a hole in the ear. Consider planting vegetation that provides both food and cover. But they'd need the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and, for now, that's a non-starter. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced it is removing the mountain lion subspecies native to the region from its list of threatened and endangered animals because of a long known technicality its extinct. There was no melting, no expansion. At one time mountain lions, or more properly puma (Puma concolor), enjoyed the widest geographic range of any New World mammal, and were found throughout all of the contiguous United States. A brief look, yes, but no question we saw a coyote. How can opinions be submitted to the Pennsylvania Game Commission? This, after they were told that there were no pumas in Pa. Traps are a tool that can be used for a variety of reasons. As you can see from the above images it is very difficult to confuse the two if you have a good view. Ironically, I almost deleted the image, as on the small camera LCD monitor the cat was small and I thought that it was just another deer that moved along the stream. Photos submitted as mountain lions are typically feral housecats. Merely informing people of the possibility of mountain lions in Pennsylvania would not cause a panic, as it never does out west, but the death of a child by a mountain lion in Pennsylvania would create some measure of panic and terror in Pennsylania, and all surrounding states. The license year begins July 1 and ends June 30. See also: The Game Commissions CWD Response Plan was adopted by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners in July 2020 and was developed in collaboration with Pennsylvania stakeholders, CWD experts from state and federal wildlife agencies and non-government organizations from across the country. The agency is focused on putting wildlife first, improving wildlife habitat, following sound business practices, serving the Pennsylvania public and improving support for hunting and trapping. Larger and more aggressive animals often exclude younger and weaker animals which causes aggressive behavior resulting in injuries and even death for particularly vulnerable individuals. To learn more on the history and ecology of American martens in Pennsylvania visit American Marten (pa.gov). But they are less shy of pets and livestock, and they don't necessarily stay in the woods, either. Unfortunately, due to recent declines in hunter flush rates and brood observations, the 2019-20 grouse season recommendation calls for a continued statewide closure of the late season for at least one year. Help prevent negative human-bear conflicts and keep Pennsylvania bears wild by: Removing potential bear snacks, like pet food or bird feeders, and putting them inside overnight. On a recent stifling morning in Adams County, the 290-pound mountain lion with perfect bone structure is ignoring the raw chicken breast and pork chops a handler tossed into his pen. The Pennsylvania Game Commission periodically receives reports and photos of mountain lions. The Pennsylvania Game Commissions Operation Game Thief program serves to protect wild birds and wild mammals and encourages those who have information related to wildlife crimes to report details as soon as possible. Are the various States guilty of essentially the same thing? The Hunting and Trapping Digest serves as a great resource when it comes to questions about hunting seasons, bag limits and regulations. A bobcat gives you a warm, that-kind-of-looks-like-my-cat-but-slightly-bigger feeling. However, allowing the inline muzzleloader hunters to use their unused buck tag to harvest a doe would have negative implications from a deer management perspective for two reasons. Fish and wildlife service declared the eastern cougar, other than the Florida panther, extinct in 2011. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Do lots of hens mean fewer gobblers? We appreciate incidents being reported. Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say it's very unlikely it was a mountain lion. As wild animals are fed, they become used to the presence of people. Yet even with these precautions, there are rare instances when animals and/or their nests may get burned. Several consecutive years of this add up to severely limit the population. As many as 1,300 elk freely roam across 3,000 square miles, mostly within Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Clearfield and Centre counties. Females tend to go an average of 18-30 miles, while males travel much farther (45-170 miles). It had been captured in Florida, and was to be released. Deer populations are managed through the allocation of antlerless licenses. However, many of my reports were at distances that people knew, and as you look at the images of the puma there really is a big difference in color and shape between a puma and a house cat. So glad to post. At one time mountain lions, or more properly puma (Puma concolor), enjoyed the widest geographic range of any New World mammal, and were found throughout all of the contiguous United States. Archived Questions of the Month A moose is a very rare sight in Pennsylvania. Our agency is passionate about our states wild birds and wild mammals. Cougars had long been targeted by early American settlers paranoid over livestock losses, the agency found, with some states going so far as to offer bounties for dead cougars. In addition, hens are less prone to abandon their nests if disturbed after incubation is underway. More information is available here. Where can I find bear harvest data? But Ill leave it up to you, my readers. Keystone State. This is a question that resounds with many Pennsylvanians whether they are outdoor enthusiasts or not. However, the loss of nesting brood cover for turkeys and their young may cause turkeys to be more vulnerable to predation during nesting season. Removal of other items is strictly prohibited. This allows many hens to be bred, even when a much lower number of gobblers than hens exists, ensuring an adequate hatch to sustain the population. Over the last two years I have occasionally posted a Question of the Month soliciting sightings from people who believed that they have seen a mountain lion in Pennsylvania or in other areas in the mid-Atlantic states. Gobblers harvested during the spring season do not impact the overall turkey population because the males we harvest are taken after peak breeding and when over half of the hens have begun incubating eggs. State Game Officials do concede that some people may indeed have seen a puma, but it was undoubtedly a released captive. They, like all cats, have extremely sensitive noses and dont like having them abused. The agency worked hard to restore many of these species back to the Commonwealth, and that continues today with success stories for beaver, river otter, bobcat and fisher. Who knows? Today, there are none in existence in this area; the last mountain lions was seen in 1874. That does not mean that the agency does not care and that we will not follow up with the information provided. I hope no one ever shoots a puma to prove their existence here, but I hope someone gets a great photo, of the cat, of a road-kill, of tracks, and that I see it. Time is of the essence when it comes to reporting the location of a wild animal, so it's best to call, as opposed to report via email or social media. Because turkeys eat a variety of foods, large populations won't damage their habitat. Where can I find 2020-21 deer harvest data? *Please note: Our state game wardens are responsible for many things, from protecting wildlife, to enforcing hunting regulations, conducting search and rescues, assisting with biological research, educating the public about wildlife and more. In Pennsylvania, I receive a few reports of black, big cats, which makes one wonder -- are there melanistic (black) pumas out there, or are those sightings always wrong. Thank you for your interest in Pennsylvania wildlife. All of these forests are, with few exceptions, open to hunting, and hunting is a very important industry in Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Are there Mountain Lions (Pumas, Cougars) in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic States? Animal welfare is important not only to the public, but to wildlife managers and trappers alike, and will continue to be a critical component of trapping in Pennsylvania. Try to block the mountain lion from your eyes and face as you strike it. If it is a cougar/mountain lion, its probably a young one thats wandering around, looking for food. A dark brown puma, backlighted by a strong sun, could appear all black, or very dark, and he accepted that. years are available through this link. // February 12, 2021 Many believe mountain lions still exist in Pennsylvania. Hunters will be requested to provide information on where, when and what species of migratory birds were taken, in addition to the band number. I have not spoken with a Game Commission officer personally, so I don't know whether anyone killing a puma in Pennsylvania could do so without legal repercussions. A contained "test fire" is typically lit mid- to late-morning in a small area to see if conditions are appropriate for proceeding with the full operation. This reduction likely will be more in the central part of the state where rifle harvest is highest. Although no tail is visible, in terms of proportions, it appears more like a mountain lion than it does a bobcat, which tend to have shorter, more compact bodies and comparatively longer legs. Pennlive.com reports trappers kill more than 40,000 of them in Pennsylvania every year. An animal's coat can stray far from the norm. But more importantly, he also said that regardless of color, he saw a big cat, with a tail that looked to be about 4 feet long! Are mountain lions living in Pennsylvania today? Mountain lions are 7-9 feet, while bobcats are 3 feet long. It wasn't, and I assumed it was a road-kill. I think it is possible that recognizing the existence of pumas in the East could jeopardize this industry and an entire economy. Some biologists thinks it's time to bring them back to help manage deer populations. Why not close pheasant hunting the day birds are stocked? The commission still needs to submit a management plan, due this June, gain approval and mount a public education campaign before the first marten steps on Pennsylvania soil. But in recent years, the animals have been moving east. *Please note: You must have permission from private landowners before entering their property. Bowhunter Education course records dating back to 2000 and Cable Restraint/Furtaker Education records dating back to 2005 are also maintained. These factors include: habitat, weather, predation, disease and hunting mortality. He said the idea of having mountain lions in Pennsylvania again - they roamed the state as late as the early 1800s - seems nice at first, but would never . My next task was to estimate the size of the cat. That solution: Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up. If it was NOT, and it is a yard away, it is significantly larger. CWD is transmitted both directly through animal-to-animal contact and indirectly through food and soil contaminated with bodily excretions including feces, urine and saliva. While there have been no confirmed occurrences of mountain lions in Pennsylvania since the late 1800s, dozens of sincere reports of sightings and tracks and even more hoaxed reports emerge across the state each year. The Mentored Hunting Program has expanded in recent years to offer opportunities to unlicensed hunters of ALL ages. The most common areas to see mountain lions in Arizona are in places of rocky and mountainous terrain. But a mix of bounty hunting . With the Great Lakes in its way, the cat moved either north or south of the water, and the latter route would have seen it pass through at least some of Pennsylvania. HuntFishPA, is equipped to provide hunters and trappers with electronic versions of the licenses they buy. Little is known of the wolf in Pennsylvania, or if indeed the same animal now called the Eastern coyote in fact might have been similar to the wolf of the past. The uncut and unedited footage is as follows: Granted, at first glance the clip seems to reveal nothing except an animal with obvious eyeshine moving furtively along. Several populations of Gray Squirrels scattered around the country are black, and recently I heard of a neighborhood of black Eastern Chipmunks. Verbal instructions given through the use of electronic or other sound amplification devices does not meet these requirements. I have received about two dozen reports during that time, including one game camera image that still looks very credible to me. Unless I am only dealing with a lot of delusional people with little judgment, something is out there. They are wart-like, hairless tumors caused by a virus. do I get an immediate, 'Oh yeah!' Black bears are omnivores, which means their diet is made up of both meat and plant material. Game wardens conducted a full investigation and concluded that Alyssa did indeed act in self defense. 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