This includes three from Dickinson County, two from Marquette County and one each from Baraga, Delta, Houghton, Luce, and Schoolcraft counties. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, no person may keep a dangerous species as a pet unless that person owned the animal prior to the law going into effect in 2018. "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. The hunters at that time had thought there were more. Why are colorectal cancer patients getting younger? The DNR maintains mountain lion sightings using a system to receive, record and review mountain lion reports. Mountain Lions are not known to have a thriving population in Ohio But they are seen. Although they were thought to be extirpated from our state in 1850, there were 359 VERIFIED reports between 1970 and 2009. However, most sightings prove to be a species other than a mountain lion, are inconclusive, or are part of an internet hoax. Raise your arms and open your jacket or shirt. Moreover, it is eight feet long and three feet tall. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Adults typically weigh 90-160 pounds with a robust tail that can be one-third as long as the cat's body. Mike is a retired educator, a licensed auctioneer and marketing consultant. 2023 Farm and Dairy is proudly produced in Salem, Ohio, Questions remain about environmental impact of East Palestine train derailment, Ohio farmer, innovator Marcia Ruff: Dont be afraid to try things, Low genetic diversity among US honey bees, Biggest foreign owner of US ag land isnt who you think, Determine soil nutrient needs prior to grazing. NOTE: Use of optics (binoculars or scopes) can magnify an animal's size. The same is true even in Western states with breeding populations because these are reclusive animals. It looks like big cats are beginning to put down some roots here in the Buckeye state. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Photo from National Park Service. It is a huge cat that can stalk prey with skill and can weigh up to 130 lbs. I completely understand that bobcats, while not an everyday sight, are much more "common," but seriously, a bobcat? JACKON TOWNSHIP, Ohio The Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County confirmed that a social media post warning about a bobcat or mountain lion at large Wednesday was a hoax, according to the Jackson Township Police Department. Bobcats, feral cats and domestic dogs may be misidentified as mountain lion. Read an article a few years ago talking about how bobcats were making a comeback after supposedly being eradicated from Ohio in the 30's. The latter maintain that 'yotes are wiping out the deer herd! 96: December 7, 2021: Ste. Police said on Wednesday at 10:08 p.m., their department received a report about a bobcat/mountain lion in the area of Hills and Dales Road NW in Jackson Township. It's a beautiful day in Ohio! If that is true, it may already be far away. We have someone with a tranquilizer gun who were hoping can tranquilize it, and then we can relocate it to a safer place.. But he said bobcats are a different story. Priya tiger at Big Cat Rescue. He told police he doesnt even live in the Stark County area. Gold and Blue Nation Biggest Fan Contest. 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Although this incident stirred up enough concern to investigate, others do not but"crazy things can and do happen.". 2/18/2021 - OHIO - Jackson Township Police Department says all information related to an alleged escaped pet cougar also called a mountain lion or puma is based on social media and they havent had any credible reports related to the animal. Its possible someone dumped an unwanted captive mountain lion in the preserve, Graham said. We hope as people call in we can get there in time, while its still there, he said. All the information about the complaint was social media-based and the department had not received any phone calls confirming sightings of a large animal, the release stated. Copyright 2023Outdoor News. We are Certified by Independent Charities of America as a, Zanesville Massacre 18 tigers 17 lions 3 cougars gunned down, Waking up in the middle of a dream about eating a second breakfast. Ten mountain lion sightings have now been confirmed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 2021, according to the DNR. Author spends her winters near Las Vegas, mountains. Brink is asking those on social media to be cautious when sharing unconfirmed posts. I was driving south on rt 8 by hines hills by cosco seen a young looked to be a mountain lion this is the boston heights area I found some other sightings in that area by someone that said they seen one at rt 303 and rt 8 this was only aprox 1 mile north of that sighting ( keep an eye on your pets ) this appeared to be 70-80 lbs. Home Ohio Opinion Mountain lion sighting hits a bit too close to home, Madison Gov. HA! Possible mountain lion, Lynx spotting in a residential area of Southern Ohio. Ohio police unable to confirm reports of escaped pet mountain lion, 2/18/2021 - OHIO - Jackson Township Police Department says all information related to an alleged escaped pet cougar, To make a complaint about a prohibited dangerous exotic animal in Ohio, call 614-728-6220 or email. Aug 30, 2021 Updated 13 min ago Stock photo of a mountain lion. The commander of Belmont Countys Dangerous Wild Animal Response Team thought it was extremely unlikely that anyones trail camera was capturing images of real mountain lions in this area. Our mountain lion hunting area is over (2) million acres and has been phenomenal giving our clients 100% opportunity with lions treed. JavaScript is disabled. That could mean taking it to a big-cat rescue center, but none has offered to accept the animal, Graham said. Instead, stand and face the animal. Biologists suggest that if the lion is a wild animal it likely is a young male moving through the area. The thing that killed me was that a couple of people still swear it is a bobcat! They were extirpated from Indiana by the late 1800s. HA! Give it a way to escape. Central Dispatch of Indiana DNR Law Enforcement. adroll_pix_id = "UONCO23J7FHDDMDTKEX733"; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mike Tontimonia has been writing weekly columns and magazine features about the outdoors for over 25 years, a career that continues to hold the same excitement for him as it did at the beginning. signs campus carry bill into law, 50+ animals including snakes, foxes removed from, Medic bags distributed to West Virginias EMS workforce, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. But mountain lions are considered extinct in the eastern United States. A mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy in southern California has been shot and killed by a wildlife officer, . One clue supporting that theory is that the cat is being seen in daylight, and wild mountain lions are nocturnal. Required fields are marked *. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats. The mountain lion is a massive cat that dwarfs the bobcat in size. Uh huh My friend works for Norfolk Southern and saw a mountain lion up by Toledo a few weeks ago. He lives in Ravenna, Ohio and enjoys spending time at his Carroll County cabin. He is past president of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio and a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. They have spread to most southeastern counties. I have seen a big cat in Vandalia ohio twice in the last 2 or 3 months. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. . Animals found outside of their Western range are usually young, transient males. (Related video, above: the push for an animal protection bill). In February 2021, the Summit Metro Parks released a photo of a bobcat near Furnace Run Metro Park that was picked up on a volunteers trail-cam. Receive emails as this discussion progresses. On Thursday, the Jackson Township Police Department said officers had contacted the person identified as the owner of the animal on the social media post and he admitted he has never kept large cats nor did he have one that was missing. Not sure what use the term Short sighted emotional voters played in this article. Evers budget, Newly assigned Wisconsin wardens have to learn work area. I saw the tail end of a large tawny colored cat with large long cattail. On average, a mountain lion killed one deer a week. I hope none pass through my place! Yesterday, an Ohio man believed to be Joe Campbell, who goes by the social media handle Joe King AnimalZ, posted to social media that his pet cougar, referred to as an ambassador animal, had escaped his Canton area home. Ohio has its share of monster legends. If anything, these people are following scientific research, not just opinions they heard from their neighbors. People call in if they see a big house cat or a dog thats a similar color to a mountain lion, she said. Do not crouch or bend over. According to the article they were first sighted again in the early 90's. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sharing the lives of Akron families through the viewpoint of Summit County Moms wholly invested in their children. So Tom DeVaul tracked down the people who posted the pictures. This is an old pic from this summer. 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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. PUBLISHED: June 3, 2021 at 10:42 p.m. | UPDATED: June 4, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. MILLBRAE - A mountain lion was spotted walking down a street in Millbrae early Wednesday morning, authorities said. The first panicky call about the big predator came in about 4:45 p.m. Monday, Canton police Capt. Police said Wednesday night they received information there was a bobcat or mountain lion in the area of Hills & Dales NW. 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