Hiking or Trail Running this Summer? How to Prevent Conflicts with Mountain Lions in Utah

How to protect yourself from cougars in Utah this summer (I’m not talking about you, Cosmo)

While attacks are extremely rare, Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources issued safety tips regarding cougar encounters.

Hiking or Trail Running this Summer? How to Prevent Conflicts with Mountain Lions in Utah

Division of Wildlife Resources Press Release SALT LAKE CITY — Cougars, mountain lions, pumas: They have several different names, but these elusive predators can be found throughout Utah. While cougar attacks are quite rare in the U.S., there is always the chance you may see a cougar on your doorbell camera footage or while you are out hiking this summer. If you do happen to encounter a cougar, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep yo…

How to Stay Bear-Safe in Utah This Summer: Wildlife Experts Share Crucial Tips - The Independent | Southern Utah's #1 Source for Arts, Events & Entertainment

Keeping your campsite clean and not leaving food out are two keys to staying safe in black bear country. How to Stay Bear-Safe in Utah This Summer: Wildlife Experts Share Crucial Tips By Elizabeth Gunter With warmer temperatures drawing more Utahns into the outdoors, it’s not just hikers and campers hitting the trails—black bears are waking up and ready to roam. Black bears are Utah’s only bear species, and while they tend to steer clear of huma…

Utah's mountain lion population on the rise: What hikers should know - TownLift, Park City News

SALT LAKE CITY — As Utahns head outdoors this summer, wildlife officials are urging hikers and trail runners to take precautions against potential mountain lion encounters. Though cougar attacks are rare in the U.S., the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is providing guidance as the state’s mountain lion population continues to grow. “People are most likely to encounter cougars in areas frequented by mule deer, and at dawn and dusk, which is w…