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- In 1957, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation listed the mountain lion as a game species with a closed season. One thing is certain, despite many rumors and claims to the contrary. ODWC has never stocked, relocated or released any mountain lions in the state of Oklahoma. Furthermore the agency has no plans to do so.
www.wildlifedepartment.com/wildlife/field-guide/mammals/mountain-lionMountain Lion - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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Jan 17, 2021 · There is no hunting season for mountain lions in Oklahoma, but since 2007 it has been legal to shoot the animal if a person feels threatened or is protecting livestock or pets.
The short answer is yes, sometimes. But we have far fewer than rumors would lead you to believe. Although mountain lions, sometimes called cougars, pumas, panthers, painters, or catamounts, were common in Oklahoma and elsewhere in the Plains prior to European settlement, they were eradicated during the 19th century.
- European Settlement
- Fur Trade
- Mountain Lion Declines
- Recent History
As European settlers began to settle what would become the United States in earnest, they established farms, ranches, and towns, complete with various livestock. With the pigs, sheep, horses, cattle, and goats came conflict with the native wildlife. In 1895, the U. S. Department of Agriculture established Wildlife Services, whose mandate was rodent...
In addition to heavy mountain lion persecution in the name of livestock protection, expanding markets for fur further reduced mountain lion numbers. In the 1600s, the fur trade in the Americas became globalized and hides obtained from Native Americans were shipped to Europe where they were in high demand. Europeans imported goods useful to Indians ...
By the 1850s, these trapping efforts made mountain lions increasingly rare in the eastern two thirds of the continent. Mountain lions were functionally extinct in the Midwest by 1860, the mid-Atlantic states by 1882, in the south coastal states by 1886, in central Appalachia by 1900, and in New England by 1906. Unfortunately, mountain lions in Okla...
In 1957 the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation listed the mountain lion as a game species with a closed season. The state can’t make any definitive comments about the potential population as they haven’t yet conducted research on the matter. Though cougars have been functionally extinct for over a century, the USFWS continues to receive r...
This is an interpretive summary of Title 29 and Title 800 Oklahoma statutes governing fish and wildlife laws as established by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and contains those rules that affect the average hunter or angler. For a complete listing of official regulations, you can obtain copies of current Oklahoma statutes through ...
Jul 26, 2023 · Oklahoma law allows residents to shoot mountain lions, but only if they are in immediate danger. ©MelaniWright/Shutterstock.com What Does a Mountain Lion Look Like?
- Mountain lions have protected game status with a closed season in Oklahoma. So, there is no hunting season. However, residents can shoot a mountain...
- The large felines are solitary creatures and exceptionally good hunters. You are unlikely to see or encounter one in the wild, even in states with...
- Wildlife officials look for specific physical signs when investigating a mountain lion sighting. You can also familiarize yourself with them and ke...
Mar 16, 2021 · Mountain lions passing though Oklahoma are safe for now. In January 2021, Senate Bill (SB) 769 was introduced by Senator Casey Murdock (R) which proposed a lottery or draw for mountain lion hunting in the state of Oklahoma and quickly passed the state’s Senate Agricultural and Wildlife Committee.
Oct 24, 2021 · Mountain lions are a protected nongame species in Oklahoma but citizens can protect themselves and their property. Regulations state they can be taken year-round “when committing or about to commit depredation on any domesticated animal or when deemed an immediate safety hazard.”
