SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR COUGAR FIELD WORKSHOP

 
Mountain lions, cougars, panthers; whatever they are called in your area you have undoubtedly dealt with the reports and claims of pictures, tracks and alleged attacks on pets or livestock.  You have listened to concerned citizens explain their fears of being attacked by a mountain lion.  You have heard the accusations of wildlife agencies "releasing" mountain lions. You have watched as e-mails race across your state with pictures attached of mountain lions spotted or killed nearby.  You have seen the recent news headlines; "Cougar Shot in Louisiana" - "Cougar Shot and Killed in Chicago" - "Mountain Lion Shot in Kansas".

 

IS YOUR AGENCY READY TO RESPOND?  If not or if you would like to know more about how to become the respected authority on cougars in your state don't miss this opportunity to attend the third Cougar Field Workshop held in New Mexico, March 9 - 13, 2009.

 

This workshop is truly the only one of its kind in the nation that will provide you a complete package of training in cougar behavior and biology, sign reading, agency considerations, field investigations, media relations and more.  No other workshop is more complete, affordable or can offer the information provided by three GPS collared cougars on location.  The Cougar Field Workshop is geared toward educating mid-western and eastern biologists but may be appropriate for staff from states with established cougar populations as well. 

 

Your agency will benefit by having:

  • Specially trained staff
  • Experience in reading and interpreting cougar tracks and sign
  • Media training
  • A response plan template
  • On-site and livestock damage investigation training
  • A network of other professionals for immediate advice and consultation
  • A packet of ready-to-use information in hand and much more

Class size is limited to 10 participants.  For more information please visit this website: http://facweb.furman.edu/~perrytravis/workshop/

 

If you are not the best contact for this information please forward this information to someone else in your agency who you believe will benefit from the workshop.

 

Feel free to contact me directly if you need more specific information.

 

Rex Martensen

Field Program Supervisor
Missouri Department of Conservation
PO Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4115