“[Mountain lions] use their eyes and ears to hunt, not scents,” Betty said. ", "Over the past several years I've seen mountain lions three or four times, once in Burlington, twice in Torrington. When I saw one in Winchester I had called and alerted friends who lived in the area and also the farms so they could be aware and protect their animals. My husband tried telling me it was a bobcat (which I've also seen) but this was a little bigger and had a long tail, not a stub.". Are you going to attend any holiday services this year? Community. Confirmed sightings are either exotic pets released or individuals making their way east from their home range. hide. Anyway, why do mountain lions get so much dap here? Running joke in the family when we see one is "But of course it wasn't a Mountain Lion, because there are no Mountain Lions in CT". I've seen bobcats and foxes before but this was a Lg cat with a very long tail. Ren Seriously, yes. Wildlife experts are hoping that a necropsy on a mountain lion will help unravel the mystery of how the big … Daniel C. Esty, who was DEEP Commissioner at the time, had called a mountain lion being in Connecticut an “anomaly.” “The confirmation of a wild mountain lion in our state was the first recorded in more than 100 years,” Esty said. Their range spreads from the Canadian Yukon to Patagonia in South America, the largest of … The map from that publication is shown below, with the current mountain lion range in green and confirmed mountain lion locations as black dots. report. save. Officially, there are no mountain lions in New England, although there is a good possibility the big cats could be here, Tate said. Mountain Lion sightings in CT. 70 likes. What mountain lions?" Connecticut mountain lions. $12.00... A virtual program “What Is a Screenplay?” with Gary Maynard will take place online Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from the Southington Public Library. Here's a video of a sighting in Sharon, CT from 2008. 8 comments. PART TIME CALL CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Heavy telephone contact assisting our subscribers, dispatching, and data entry. 5 free articles per week. Mountain Lions became scarce in the East after a bounty system wiped out most predatory animals. Wildlife experts are hoping that a necropsy on a mountain lion will help unravel the mystery of how the big cat ended up … “There’s no evidence of breeding pairs,” he said. Torrington, Connecticut 7 contributions 2 helpful votes. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Let us know at Facebook.com/RegisterCitizen. "Who knows, could be a mutant. But other than the one killed by a motor vehicle on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford on June 11, 2011 &… It was pretty close to us and I believe it was stalking my dog we calmly made our way back to our truck and about 5 minutes after we were safely inside it came walking out it was huge and looked all dirty though so maybe it was sick. One of the cubs had gotten killed on one of our roads up here. I've seen one a couple times on Cathole Road back in the 80's, as well. Beyond that, even if the mountain lions themselves were in the most remote parts of the state, they would occasionally leave tracks by houses and … All donations (big and small) will be accepted; drop-off donation to[...]. Along with re-occurring bear visits. Bear Mountain (Salisbury) Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Bear Mountain, a member of the Taconic Mountains, stands at 2,316 feet and is the highest mountain summit in the state. Mountain lions have not have a native, self-sustaining population in the New York State since the late 1800s, according to DEC. You can just hike up to lions head and turn around or continue on the AT, which runs through this, to make you to Bear Mt. Have you seen a mountain lion? But last year was the last time I saw one in Bantam. Mperg11 wrote a review Nov 2019. Mountain lions have been dispersing away from these population areas, and researchers recently mapped all confirmed mountain lion observations from 1990-2008 (LaRue et al. We have mentioned this before and were told that there is no such thing as mountain lions in Connecticut which we would disagree with. Other varieties of cougars, which are called mountain lions in some areas, can be found in Manitoba, Canada, North and South Dakota, Eastern Texas, Florida and possibly Oklahoma. I know it may sound crazy but I am certain I seen a cougar dart acro... ss the road and into the trees in Avon, Ct. Mountain lions have been dispersing away from these population areas, and researchers recently mapped all confirmed mountain lion observations from 1990-2008 (LaRue et al. There is also a small population in southern Florida. Three out of the four people in our family have seen them ... At one point someone had told us that they had released a pair of them on Canaan Mountain to get rid of a deer population 15 or 20 years ago. Part Time Distribution Assistant Waterbury Manage distribution of newspapers to our customers; route/complaint delivery (as needed); customer service Up to 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 5:30 AM –... CAPINERA PLUMBING & HEATING Gas pipe, boilers, HW heaters, & repairs #202962. Access all Premium Content and the E-Edition for 1 day. So the DEEP line is "Mountain lions? I have only seen them twice and they were alone both times. But mountain lions tend to stay away from humans and domestic herds, Stolzenburg said. We were on a trail in Winchester, CT. This is a discussion on Connecticut mountain lions within the East Coast forums, part of the Regions category; Originally Posted by XM25Ren It purrs while rubbing up against your leg. In a Facebook poll, 84 people said they believe mountain lions are in the county, 37 say they've personally seen them, and three people say they do not exist. All reviews parking area appalachian trail bear mountain lions hike miles. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/lions-head-peak-trail At first they thought it was a cat, but then they found out it was a baby mountain lion. So if you see a mountain lion in your backyard and say ‘I’m going to put a camera out,’ you might have to wait for another year until it comes back. The last documented mountain lions in the northeast were killed in New Brunswick, Canada, in 1932, and Maine in 1938. LENGTH. Bobcats: 28-37 inches. Although there are numerous reported sightings of mountain lions in Connecticut every year, the animals have actually been extinct in this state ... www.connecticutmag.com One one occasion she had two little ones with her so their den must have been sort of closeby. Little to cheer in latest virus report from state; travel list... U.S. vaccinations ramp up as second COVID-19 shot nears, Halfway house resident held after cops find pot in possession, Germany: EU agency will OK coronavirus vaccine by Dec. 23, Home health aide arrested, accused of stealing pain meds, Electoral College makes it official: Biden won. 2012). My mom has seen one a number of times in her wooded back yard. Mountain Lions: 100 all the way up to 200 pounds. Renews Monthly, 26 Weeks of access to all Premium Content and our E-Edition, 13 Weeks of access to all Premium Content and our E-Edition. - From Pamela Mason Meholik via Facebook. Deputies from … ", View Mountain Lion Sightings in Litchfield County in a larger map, Mountain Lions: Sightings across Litchfield County (with map and video). I also saw one about 20 years ago when me and some friends were deer hunting in Litchfield area we were watching one chase a deer across a field from about 30 yards away. Thank you for reading the Republican American. A hunter and lifelong wildlife enthusiast out looking for shed antlers this spring in Alstead, New Hampshire just happened to have a camera along when he came upon a startling sight over a rise on the trail and photographed what seems to be the first verifiable mountain lion in modern New Hampshire history to be caught on film. Mountain Lion sightings in CT. 66 likes. 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Texas Parks And Wildlife Confirms First Documented Mountain Lion Sighting In Dallas County December 1, 2020 at 6:30 pm Filed Under: Dallas County , DFW News , Mountain Lion , … Bobcats: 15-35 pounds. Today, Mountain Lions are found in the mountainous regions of the West. Re(1): Mountain Lion in Coventry-By debbie January 31, 2020 at 07:08:56 PM Sighting in Leominster - By Andrea September 16, 2017 at 06:31:12 PM Mountain Lion, Sterling, MA - … WEIGHT. Does not automatically renew. Ideas for East Main corridor focus on safety, access, Torrington Library receives COVID-19 grant. Mountain lions don’t usually travel more than 100 miles from where they are born. Haven't seen anything like this before, so it's new." I'm sure there are more people in Bantam that have seen one. Mountain Lion sightings in CT. 66 likes. share. A mountain lion pounced on a Colorado deputy who responded to a report of the animal attacking a civilian, dramatic video shows. In a Facebook poll, 84 people said they believe mountain lions are in the county, 37 say they've personally seen them, and three people say they do not exist. Either it was a mountain lion or our neighbors are feeding their cats miracle grow. and Sages Ravine. That is where I've seen it. (BDN) -- Are there mountain lions in Maine?There have been frequent reports about mountain lion or cougar sightings in our state, and always they seem to be met with doubt or outright debunking. Mountain Lion Expert Says 'Connecticut is Cougar Heaven' - Manchester, CT - Speaker Bill Betty argued that Connecticut has a native mountain lion population. Mountain lions were once common in the state, but purposefully heavy and unregulated hunting of the species resulted in the last-known historical specimen to be … Maynard will discuss what a screenplay is and[...]. We lived off of Mountain Rd in Granby, Ct for 8 years and I can say that without a doubt I am 100% sure that there are mountain lions living there. The Eastern mountain lion was declared extinct in March by the U.S. Mountain Lion Sightings Reported In Monroe - Monroe, CT - A couple of residents reported seeing a mountain lion. After the federal Endangered Species Act, some mountain … Below are some of the first-hand accounts of the cat submitted via Facebook and phone calls. *Must have own vehicle w/valid driver’s license & auto insurance. ‘The greatest curse’: Speaker reveals little-know facts on slavery in Litchfield... UConn’s Gilbert makes expected decision to transfer, UConn women’s notebook: Makurat gets early Christmas present. Despite this fact, Massachusetts residents continue to report Mountain Lion sightings. Following the recent death of a mountain lion in Milford, and several reported sightings throughout Connecticut, the Register Citizen wanted to know if readers believe that mountain lions exist in Litchfield County. Also one was spotted on Cathole Road in Bantam. Love this hike . I saw on three occasions in about the same location a beautiful mtn lion with the long bushytail that curves at the end. Great spot! From Litchfield County, can confirm. I know it may sound crazy but I am certain I seen a cougar dart acro... ss the road and into the trees in Avon, Ct. Mountain Lions: Can grow up to 6 feet long. For many decades, numerous individuals have reported seeing mountain lions in Connecticut. I've seen bobcats and foxes before but this was a Lg cat with a very long tail. I figured I would swing by to check out people's storm pics and stuff. Bobcats: Whiskered face and are gray in the winter and tan in the summer, with black spots on their fur that are not always visible. Community. Community. ", "I like in Norfolk, and up by us there was a mom and she had a couple cubs. Fish and Wildlife Service, but it looks like one hardy cat may have been keeping his species alive in the wilds of Connecticut. Mountain lions, like this one pictured on the US Forest Service website, are not known for consuming human flesh. The mountain lion that met an untimely death on a Connecticut highway had walked 1,500 miles from South Dakota—an incredible journey tracked … Sort by. This is the mountain lion that was hit by a car in Milford after several sightings in the Greenwich area. Not too long after that there was one living in back of our house, I thought, in springtime of 2006. The Damned Story: Eastern mountain lions, or pumas or cougars, were last officially seen in Connecticut near the end of the 19th century.A threat to livestock, they were hunted out of the state and driven to parts more wild. 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