How do you get a Cougar to go away?

Bring along a whistle or an air horn that could help scare away wild animals you may encounter. Keep children under the age of 16 close and dont allow young children to play outdoors unsupervised. Walk with children between two adults or hold them by the hand.

Can you defend yourself against a cougar?

Try to stay on your feet and protect yourself using sticks, rocks, trekking poles, or whatever you have available. Lions have successfully been driven away by prey that fights back. Use bear spray if you have it. Report all cougar sightings and attacks.

What do you do if a cougar charges you?

If the cougar scoots off, then get out of the area quickly. If it follows you or acts aggressively, dont back down: be loud, bare your teeth, and maintain eye contact. Keep making yourself as large as possible, and start thinking about what potential weapons you might be able to use—a walking stick is a good option.

What months are cougars most active?

Most active at dusk and dawn, cougar can roam and hunt throughout the day or night in all seasons. They have ranges up to 300 sq km and may roam up to 80 km in a single day. During late spring and summer, one to two year old cougar become independent of their mothers.

What season are cougars most active?

Most active at dusk and dawn, cougar can roam and hunt throughout the day or night in all seasons. They have ranges up to 300 sq km and may roam up to 80 km in a single day. During late spring and summer, one to two year old cougar become independent of their mothers.