Wa. State D.F.W. is advising hikers, hunters, fisherman, and mushroom pickers to be on the alert for CATS in wilderness areas around Forks, Mora, and Shuwah.

They advise people to wear noise producing devices, such as little bells on their clothing and to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with a cougar. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of cat activity. People should be able to distinguish the difference between bob cat and cougar droppings. Bob cat droppings are smaller and contain berries, feathers, and possibly squirrel fur... Cougar droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper........

Hey Rich G. --- turning and running is a big mistake. Always face Ms Cougar and back away. Running only makes you appear to be prey and an easy target for a big predator, especiaaly when your back is turned. As a law enforcement person aren't you required to pack 'heat' all the time?


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