What To Do If You Live In Mountain Lion Country

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DON’T FEED WILDLIFE : By feeding deer, raccoons or other wildlife in your yard, you may inadvertently attract mountain lions, which prey upon them.

 

DEER-PROOF LANDSCAPE : Avoid using plants that deer prefer to eat; if landscaping attracts deer, mountain lions may be close by.

 

LANDSCAPE FOR SAFETY : Remove dense and/or low-lying vegetation that would provide good hiding places for mountain lions, especially around children’s play areas; make it difficult for mountain lions to approach a yard unseen.

 

INSTALL OUTDOOR LIGHTING : Keep the house perimeter well lit at night – especially along walkways – to keep any approaching mountain lions visible.

 

KEEP PETS SECURE : Roaming pets are easy prey for hungry mountain lions. Either bring pets inside or keep them in a kennel with a secure top. Don’t feed pets outside; this can attract other mountain lion prey.

 

KEEP LIVESTOCK SECURE : Where practical, place livestock in enclosed sheds and barns at night, and be sure to secure all outbuildings.

 

KEEP CHILDREN SAFE: Keep a close watch on children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside before dusk and not outside before dawn. Talk with children about mountain lions and teach them what to do if they encounter one.