The key to successful cougar conservation is the development of widespread and enduring public support for maintaining thriving and ecologically effective populations of cougars and sufficient habitat for supporting them. Because controversy over cougar management is fueled in part by limited understanding of the cougar’s role in the ecological community, educational and public awareness initiatives are essential.
Lesson Plans
Try these fun and educational activities that will teach kids about conservation!
Educational Presentations
In early 2014, The Cougar Fund hired a dedicated education & outreach coordinator, which allowed us to reach broad audiences. In 2014 alone, we delivered over 50 public presentations in the Jackson Hole area, reaching hundreds of children and adults from all over the country.
Hunter Education Courses
The Cougar Fund recommends that state wildlife agencies adopt a strategy for hunting cougars that adequately protects females and kittens. Helping hunters identify the sex of a cat is a simple and easy way to better protect cougar populations and avoid the orphaning and death of kittens.
Public Awareness Presentations
As need and opportunity arises, the Cougar Fund partners with different professionals and groups to bring cougar education into communities that need it most. Whether we’re meeting with the general public or interested stakeholders, we aim to help people understand the many issues that surround cougars and how to live and recreate safely in cougar country.