Cat Project of the Month April 2010 Minimum number and diet assessment of recently documented pumas at Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona to address predation management for desert bighorn sheep conservation Kofa NWR has made significant progress , (April). In windy or mountainous areas, Elbroch says air horns are great tools to throw off a cat's focus and deter them from chasing. Your information is very valuable to us. Research to regulation: Cougar social behavior as a guide for management. Hunt Arizona 2014 Edition. Open your jacket, raise your arms, wave sticks or walking poles, anything that's going to add to yoursize. Since our summary below may not be completely up to date, you should be sure to review the most current laws and regulations for the State of Arizona. Annual average mountain lion hunter harvest by units in Arizona, USA, 2004-2018, and units where mountain lion telemetry data were collected, 2003-2017. Data on mountain lion population estimates, suitable habitat, and human-caused mountain lion mortalities for these 33,700 square miles is unavailable to MLF at this time. With this method, Howard arrived at a total population range (including kittens) of 1,848-4,661 individuals and a population range of 1,166-1,715 for sub-adults and adults only (excluding kittens). Click on the tabs below to learn more about mountain lion policy, laws, alerts, and more! Do not run from a mountain lion. Avoid feeding wildlife. Such sightings are routine in the Tucson foothills & require no management action in most cases. They can be territorial and relocation can lead to injuries to both the cat being relocated and any cats that currently reside in the area where the relocation takes place. Beausoleil, Richard A., et al. Bighorn sheep (a highly valued trophy animal) raised at the refuge are raffled off to big game hunters for special hunts, and are also used to reestablish herds throughout the west. Anyone bitten by a mountain lion must immediately seek medical attention for rabies shots unless the biting animal can be captured and tested for rabies. AZDFG. Typically, mountain lions don't attack dogs, but conflicts happen occasionally when dogs are left out at night unprotected, according to Rebecca Barboza, a Fish and Wildlife biologist in the region. 4. Similar to many other states that allow mountain lion hunting, Arizona provides protection to the states female lions, however these efforts may not be terribly effective. Based on a lion-mortality density model developed by the Mountain Lion Foundation, Arizona averages 0.45 mountain lions reported killed by humans for every 100 square miles of habitat. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the last Pennsylvania mountain lion was killed in the late 1800s. Arizona Republic Pitzl 2004 Development vs. Arizona Republic Purtill 2007 Biologist Found Dead, Plague is Likely Cause. PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. A mountain lion thought it had found a cozy, secure place to enjoy a meal. Until 2019, Arizona also allowed predator killing contests where prizes were given for shooting as many coyotes, foxes and bobcats as possible. Since they like to surprise, keeping eyes on the cat while making your exit lets them know that there's no chance of sneaking up on you. Recently AZGFD had to lethally remove a mountain lion from Patagonia for . Mountain lions run up trees when they're scared, Hart said. Nevertheless, it does not address all of Dr. Schuberts concerns. People can momentarily entice a cats natural curiosity andits in these scenarios that it's helpful to know how to react to deescalate an encounter. Daily Courier Dodder 2007 Game and Fish To Redirect, Add Wildlife. Thompson, R., Game, A., & Biologist, L. C. (1989). Between 2012 and 2017, the average female mortality remained at 48%, coming down only slightly in the subsequent years to 45% in 2018, 43% in 2019 and 42% in 2020. The northeastern U.S. population is thought to have disappeared in the 1930s. In the last year, AZGFD has seen at least half a dozen human-mountainlion encounters and received countless more reports, thougha great deal of them ended up being bobcats. Mountain lions may return repeatedly if food, water, or shelter are available. "People have done the math to show that you're more likely to die from eating peanut butter than you are from a mountain lion," says Elbroch. Do not feed pets outside and keep their food inside; the food can attract javelina and other mountain lion prey. They also prefer to stalk their prey, which means they like to remain hidden. NewsChannel 3 Staff 2004 Protest Over Mountain Lions Leads to Arrest. (2010). mi or 76,404 km2). On the contrary, it's usually a scared cat that just wants to get away. If you do stumble into an area where a mountain lion is present, you'll want to make yourself as large as possible. Give them a way to escape. A mountain lion caught on trail cam early Sat. Mattson 2002 The Importance of Walnut Canyon National Monument as Habitat for Cougars (Puma Concolor) in an Urban Interface Environment. Fight back if attacked. This lets them know that you see them and are aware oftheir presence while giving yourself some distance. Adult males average 2.0 to 2.7 feet tall to the shoulders with a nose to tail length of about 8 feet. Hunting in these units alone resulted in the killing of over 300 mountain lions over the time period. While the Hunt Guidelines are now approved, it is never too late to continue a dialogue with AZGFD about mountain lion hunting in Arizona. Renesse, L. D. W. A., & Duivenbode, V. (1999). spent in preservation of threatened habitats, regulations governing recreational hunting of mountain lions, https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Guidelines/, https://www.azgfd.com/agency/commission/meetingagenda/. "They typically do everything in their power to avoid confrontation. (2012). The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not easy prey and that you may be a danger to it. Some cities ban the use of slingshots, BB guns, air guns, or bows. Tucson , Arizona Sponsored by Arizona Game and Fish Department Executive Summary Organization of the Report The Workshop Funding Ideas Appendix A Overall Results Appendix B Public Comment: Individual Responses Appendix C Public Comment: Organizati, 122. Road Conditions . Beausoleil, Richard A., and Kenneth I. Warheit. For the next 71 years, hunters in Utah could trade kills for cash. "Mountain Lions are much bigger. The state classed mountain lions as endangered in 1972 and banned all hunting of them. Feb 18, 2010. The AZ Game and Fish Dept. Theregulations governing recreational hunting of mountain lionsspecify 76 units. Tuscon Citizen Flick 2005 Three Indicted Again in Sabino Mountain Lion Hunt. TPWD Confirmed Mountain Lions. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is a five-member board appointed by the governor. Phoenix Zoo 2008 Phoenix Zoo Looking To Name New Mountain Lion Cubs. Associated Press 2008 Boy Saved From Rabid Mountain Lion. Kittens are heavily spotted. Wildlife Society Bulletin39.1 (2015): 203-209. You're 10times more likely to bekilled by a vending machine.". Stand and face the mountain lion. Additionally, department policy requires that all male mountain lions found to be in conflict with humans are to be sedated and euthanized, rather than released in a new location. A class 2 misdemeanor is punishable by up to4 months of imprisonment. The species isclassified as a game mammal, along with deer, elk, bear, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, bison, peccary, tree squirrels, and cottontail rabbits. Socioeconomic benefits of large carnivore recolonization through reduced wildlifevehicle collisions. The method continues to lack an incorporation of habitat suitability and a lion density that is supported by the literature. Naidu, A., Smythe, L., Thompson, R., & Culver, M. (n.d.). In April 1997, experienced tracker John McCarter found scat near a beaver carcass at the Quabbin Reservation. AGFD Freeman 2005 Mountain Lion Tracking Goes High Tech. Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) updates the Hunt Guidelines every five years. Vacariu, K. (n.d.). Appear larger by raising your arms or opening your jacket if you are wearing one. Updated: 10:24 PM MST December 23, 2021. Arizonalawallows any person to kill wildlife in self-defense or in defense of another person if it is immediately necessary to protect oneself or to protect the other person. That person must notify theArizona Game and Fish Department within five days. Allen Press Society for Range Management Vigilance in Cattle: The Influence of Predation , Social Interactions , and Environmental Factors, Leslie, E. (2001). Attend the Arizona Game and Fish Commission meetings and provide verbal testimony, calling on the agency to: How to attend and comment at the meeting: Generally, only people attending the meeting in-person at the Phoenix AZGFD office or their regional AZGFD office (where the meeting will be broadcasted) are allowed to comment. Arizona continues to allow the trophy hunting of mountain lions. Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Assessment. According to DNA sampling, the cat made its way . The law also states that no lion taken alive may be kept in captivity. Report all mountain lion attacks to 911. For more information on where the meeting will be located and how to testify visit: https://www.azgfd.com/agency/commission/meetingagenda/, To find your regional AZGFD office visit: https://www.azgfd.com/agency/offices/. University of Arizona Press, Tucson, USA, 95-101. The behavior of prey species can tell a lot about what to look out for. Remove dense and low-lying vegetation that can provide good hiding places for mountain lions and coyotes, especially around childrens play areas. Feeding wildlife, specifically mountain lion prey such as rabbits and other small mammals, javelina or deer, or having livestock adjacent to wildlife habitat, may inadvertently attract mountain lions which prey upon them. Recently there was a notice at White Tanks Park to watch for mountain lions. An attack is verified only when a physician, law enforcement officer or CDFW personnel determine the injuries were caused by a . While not all female mountain lions are reproductively mature at age 2, most states consider female mountain lions adults at age 2 since they often reach reproductive maturity sometime between age 2 and 3 (Robinson & DeSimone 2011). Howard, A. L.; Clement, M. J.; Peck, F. R.; Rubin, E. S. 2020. Two were confirmed in Logan County (2014 and 2015), and one . Black markings decorate the tip of the tail, ears, and around the snout. Mountain lions are more likely to be present in or near the wild land-urban interface because of their proximity to large wild land habitats, the availability of prey, and lower human densities. AZGFD insists their opinion of an increasing lion population justifies the need to increase overall mortality levels by whatever means. Hunting of mountain lions is allowed in the State of Arizona. The species is alsoclassified as big game, along with wild turkey, deer, elk, bear, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, bison, peccary, and bear. The mountain lion is a large, slender cat with a smallish head and noticeably long tail. Arizona Republic Leung 2008 10-year-old Calm as Lion Attacked, Grampa Recalls. The eleven western state average is 0.65. AZDFG. Members of both chambers serve 2-year terms and are limited to four consecutive terms. AZDFG. The predator was free to munch down on the coyote carcass . Tucson Citizen 2007 Review Halts Planned Kofa Mountain Lion Hunt. In the wee hours of the Monday before Christmas, the security camera outside Jack Welch's house north of Oro Valleyrecorded a mountain lion crossing the yard. It was killed in management Zone D, area 10, which appears to be mostly in Coconino County. Guided Hunt Takes Another Nice Mountain Lion. Mountain lion-human interactions on the Colorado Palteau: the effects of human use areas on mountain lion movements, behavior, and activity patterns. According to one major study (Anderson and Lindzey 2005), when adult females consistently comprise greater than 35 percent of the overall harvest, resident mountain lion abundance may be reduced. Environmental coverage on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic is supported by a grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. Hover over the columns . Tucson Citizen 2006 Attorney; Activists Trial Not About Lions. . Safety. The commission sets Arizonas regulations for managing wildlife and fisheries. Western North American Naturalist, 69(3), 343350. This is a list of known or suspected fatal cougar attacks that occurred in North America by decade in chronological order.The cougar is also commonly known as mountain lion, puma, mountain cat, catamount, or panther.The sub-population in Florida is known as the Florida panther.. A total of 126 attacks, 27 of which were fatal, have been documented in North America in the past 100 years. If the agencys adult lion population estimate (1,166-1,715 lions) is correct, that means approximately 19-28% of the population is removed each year, well above the average intrinsic growth rate for the species which is estimated at 14%. While many people are confident they've seen a puma, not all of these sightings are accurate. 916-442-2666 Activity Patterns , Movements , and Diet of Mountain Lions in an Urbanized Environment, (September). . Young has spent the bulk of her career looking into ways to reduce wildlife-human conflict. For management purposes, AZGFD estimates that the total population is 2700 mountain lions and the independent population is 1300 mountain lions. What are they doing?". Freeman, W., Valley, C., & Jack, F. (2012). Arizona also allows hunting with the assistance of artificial light as long as the light is not attached to or operated from a motor vehicle, motorized watercraft, watercraft under sail, or floating object towed by a motorized watercraft or a watercraft under sail. Department responses are guided by the action plan for each category. Mountain lions are large, tan cats. (2010). Stoner, D. C., Sexton, J. O., Choate, D. M., Nagol, J., Bernales, H. H., Sims, S. A., & Edwards Jr, T. C. (2018). Comments on 10 Year Old Attacked by Mountain Lion. Slides Arizona Hunt Guidelines Action Call, Video Recording Arizona Hunt Guidelines Action Call. Use anything at your disposal: a stick, rock, or better yet, bear spray. Tucson Citizen Copenhaver 2005 Boost Your Cougar Awareness. The possession of a live mountain lion is illegal without Department approval and permit. Mortalities provide a more accurate reflection of where mountain lions have lived. In some cases, the Department may lethally remove a mountain lion that presents an imminent threat to human safety. Wildlife Society Bulletin37.3: 680-688. Among other things, this policy in part called for killing individual mountain lions or suppressing resident mountain lion populations where ungulate numbers (deer, elk, big horn sheep, etc.) When you go hiking or move into a new area, you're stepping into theirhome, Neils said. Conservation Letters,10(4), 431-439. And last summer, another unlikely meeting occurred in a town near Show Low, where residents reported a mountainlion up a tree near their home. The nearest known populations of mountain lions are in Wyoming, Colorado, North . Casey, A. L., Krausman, P. R., Shaw, W. W., & Brosseau, M. (2002). Beier, P. (2001). Robinson, H., & DeSimone, R. (2011). Retrieved from, Kluever, B. M., Breck, S. W., Howery, L. D., Krausman, P. R., David, L., Ecology, S. R., Bergman, L. (2015). A few key lessons have surfaced as a result of that work. The state of Arizona is home to a large, . A trail camera captured one near Tucson last weekend. Of those respondents, only 21 percent think that mountain lions are a threat to personal safety, while 72 percent believe they are not a threat. Additionally, the current hunt guidelines base harvest limits on the higher end of the population range. If you do not know in which legislative district you live, Arizona maintains thiswebsiteto help you find your district. Mountain lions can be found throughout Arizona, and data suggests the populations are not only stable, but growing. In North America substantial mountain lion populations occur only in the western United States and Canada, and these ranges have been reduced from presettlement times . "Because there are so many people who have allergic reactions to peanut butter. Thelaws governing trappingin Arizona specify that licensed trappers may trap predatory, nongame, and fur-bearing species. Tell him about stories at lindsey.botts@azcentral.com. Cunningham, S. C., Gustavson, C. R., Ballard, W. B., & Ballard, B. Mountain Lion Foundation, Humane Society of the United States and Center for Biological Diversity held a webinar on the AZ Hunt Guidelines and how to call for protections of native carnivores (lions, bobcats and bears) on January 12th. The vast majority of mountain lion sightings reported to the Arizona Game & Fish Department are from the Sabino Canyon area. AZDFG. These reports primarily consist of field camera photos or cougar signs with both the evidence and the location verified by biologists. Mountain lion research is uncovering interesting glimpses into the natural history of these magnificent predators in Arizona. Verified Mountain Lion-Human Attacks. In 2021, hunters killed 297lions in the state. Global Change Biology,24(10), 4453-4463. are considered to be below AZGFD management goals, or when conducting transplants of species such as bighorn sheep and pronghorn. Mountain lions may not be trapped for fur in Arizona. There are two records of mountain lions in Massachusetts that meet the evidence requirements. Mountain lions typically avoid developed areas, but may be attracted to them if they provide access to food, water, or shelter. Krumm, C. E., Conner, M. M., Hobbs, N. T., Hunter, D. O., & Miller, M. W. (2010). 2017). Arizona Republic Nolan 2005 Mountain Lion Monitored with New State Guidelines. AZGFD urges you to call (623) 236-7201, if you see a mountain lion or another large, and potentially dangerous animal. If you . "There's been several instances where I've fortuitously snuck up on a preoccupied cat then you're both a bit startled. Elbroch, L. M., OMalley, C., Peziol, M., & Quigley, H. B. The Arizona Game and Fish Department usually has a list of what species live in certain areas. as possible. Arizona also collects its department regulations in theArizona Administrative Code. NEW VIRGINIA, Iowa (KCRG) - Law enforcement have confirmed mountain lion sightings in central Iowa. Lions typically attack from the ground, in a crouching position, almost as if they're loading up springs in their legs. Frustration was also voiced by AZGDF personnel over the killing of bighorn sheep (a lions natural prey species) on the KofA (King of Arizona Mine) National Wildlife Refuge by the refuges resident mountain lions. These beautiful areas were carved with flowing water. (Photo . They are not often seen around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, but it is known that some live in the Ajo Mountains. Using MLFs mortality ranking system, the top five Game Management Units in Arizona where human-caused mountain lion mortalities were greatest were numbers 27, 31, 32, 17 and 21. The Fund For Animals 2003 Animal Protection Groups File Suit Over Arizona Mountain Lion Killing Study.. Furthermore, most states with mountain lion hunting require hunters to take a mountain lion sex identification course to prevent the killing of female mountain lions when female thresholds have been met. Mountain lions are native to Texas and historically inhabited the Trans Pecos, the Hill Country, and other suitable places throughout the state. Each sighting involved cougars that are not native to New York. UPI 2008 Family Fights Off Rabid Mountain Lion. With the advent of home security cameras, lion sightings are more common than ever and the department has a hotline set up to take calls of this nature. Report all mountain lion attacks to 911. The risk of attack by a mountain lion is small, but real; children are most at risk. The main portion of Arizonas best mountain lion habitat is distributed in a wide diagonal band stretching diagonally across the state. Stoner, David C.; Sexton, Joseph O.; Choate, David M.;Nagol, Jyothy; Bernales, Heather H.; Sims, Steven A.; Ironside, Kirsten E.; Longshore, Kathleen M.; Edwards, Thomas C. 2018. Arizona Sun Cole 2005 No Lion, Students Learn About Living with Cougars. In the survey, 80 percent of the public accepted destroying a mountain lion that is a threat to human safety or is an established threat to pets and livestock. According to Arizona residents in the survey, 33 percent think the mountain lion population is declining, 15 percent think mountain lions are endangered, 1 percent think they are extinct, and only 19 percent think the population is stable. Service, W., & Game, A. 111 Years of Puma Attacks on Humans. Install outdoor lighting. Transient males have been sighted as far east as New York! Associated Press 2008 Mountain Lion Killed for Targeting Bighorn Sheep. These contests were finally banned on September 4th, 2019. Arizona Daily Star Dalenberg 2008 Mountain Lion Killed After Menacing Hiker. But just large and confident in your space and loud in your space. Living with Mountain Lions brochure This coupled with trophy hunting kills raised the annual average mountain lion mortality numbers to levels not seen elsewhere within the state. Associated Press 2008 Arizona to Stop Killing Cougars. Bischoff-Mattson, Z., & Mattson, D. (2009). During this time period, these GMUs were responsible for 29 percent of human-caused mountain lion mortalities while encompassing only 9 percent of Arizona Game and Fish Departments mountain lion habitat. If you live or recreate in mountain lion country, remain aware of your surroundings and minimize risks to yourself, your family, and pets by following the recommendations referenced on this page. Mountain lions are also called cougars, pumas, or panthers. Aligning mountain lion hunting seasons to mitigate orphaning dependent kittens. History of Mountain Lion Management, (Table 3), 78. Evaluation of Factors Potentially Influencing a Desert Bighorn Sheep Population. Since 2015, approximately 313 mountain lions are killed by humans per year, and between 9-13 percent of that total is for removal of depredating lions. There have been 25 known mountain lion attacks on humans in Colorado since 1990 with three fatalities and 22 resulting in injury. Collection. Wildlife Society Bulletin,37(3), 680-688. If all else fails and a cat does attack,experts say, fight back. Wave your arms slowly. Adult females can be 7 feet long and weigh between . Mountain lions are solitary animals with the exception of females with kittens or breeding pairs. We take 80-100 such calls a year." - Mark Hart. The taxonomic and conservation status of. Habituation to humans through close contact, exposure, and increased development near wildlife habitat. Use the time slider above the map to animate the track. Earlier this month, Tiffany Foster, another Pima County resident, faced a similarly close encounter with a mountainlion while camping in SaguaroNational Park. Wakeling, B. F., Day, R. L., Munig, A. Kofa Mountains Complex Predation Management Plan, (April). There do not appear to be written guidelines as to when a new report is to be issued. Elbroch and Neils say the likelihood of being attacked is even lower. Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals and sightings are extremely rare. As many Arizonans were preparing holiday feasts, one Pima County resident noticed a feast of another kind taking place in his backyard. The Garnet Range mountain lion study: characteristics of a hunted population in west-central Montana. Their bodies are mainly covered in tawny-beige fur, except for the whitish-gray belly and chest. Show on map . Moskowitz, K., & Romaniello, C. (2002). STATUS REPORT ON MOUNTAIN LIONS IN ARIZONA, 13. Using MLFs mortality ranking system, Arizona ranks 8th amongst the 11 western states studied by MLF in reported human-caused mountain lion mortalities. Also, below we have provided a map with the home range center of each collared animal to help you with determining which animals might . Effects of Simulated Mountain Lion Caching on Decomposition of Ungulate Carcasses. East Valley Tribune Kullman 2005 Scientist Aims to Meld Wildlife, Growing East Valley. Wildlife 2012, (August 2006), 85023. Beginning in January 2022, hunters cannot use trail cameras to aid in the pursuit of any game species, including mountain lions. But mountain lions are considered extinct in the eastern United States. Published: Oct. 12, 2022 at 9:17 AM PDT. OMalley, Connor;Elbroch, MarkL.;Kusler, Anna;Peziol,Michelle; Quigley, Howard. The only recent sighting of a mountain lion in Connecticut can be traced back to 2011, when a cougar was hit and killed by a car. Additionally, an unknown amount of mountain lion habitat falls under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service (4,200 sq mi. Biological Conservation,145(1), 205-213. By feeding deer, javelina, or other wildlife in your yard, you may inadvertently attract mountain lions, which prey upon them. Climatically driven changes in primary production propagate through trophic levels. Before or after these hours, contact the Colorado State Patrol or your local Sheriff's department. 3. 3 Last 10 Years. State law prohibits discharging a firearm, bow/arrow, or crossbow within a quarter-mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge, or building while taking wildlife without permission of the owner or resident. Poaching lawin the State of Arizona provides some protection of mountain lions in law, but only as a deterrent. Northeast Region CPW Office (Denver): (303) 291-7227. AZDFG. Rather than directly protecting animals, Arizonas endangered species law merely creates afundthat is to bespent in preservation of threatened habitats. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. In a Facebook post, the Madison County and Warren . Mountain lions are territorial and often will return to the area of capture post-relocation or may continue to engage in the same behaviors in the release area (i.e., livestock depredation, killing pets, killing wild prey near urban areas, etc.). Continue spraying until the mountain lion leaves or changes direction. However, the agency considers mountain lions adult at three years of age. Mckinney, T. E. D., Game, A., Road, W. G., Smith, T. W., & Jr, J. C. (2003). Make eye contact. Threats to Cross-Border Wildlife Linkages in the Sky Islands Wildlands Network Borderlands Habitat Fragmentation and, 353356. There also does not appear to be a government-funded compensation program for losses of domestic animals to mountain lions. If people are regularly seeing a mountain lion in a particular area, it may mean the mountain lion represents a public safety risk. There are a few things you can do to deescalate the situation. Arizonas human population is expected to double to about 12 million by the year 2050, and the states urban areas will continue to expand into and overlap with mountain lion habitat. So if a cat seeks refuge in a tree or in a high place, it most likely wants to get out of there as soon as possible. Experts like Young have spent years studying big cats and only rarely come across them. . Avoid using rodent poisons, which may poison mountain lions, as well as other animals. 2 Last 5 Years. Slot canyons. Arizona Mountain Lion Status Report, 8590. Winslow, R. E. M., Phoenix, K. R. D., Pat, E., Flagstaff, M., Yuma, J. R. A., & Tucson, J. W. H. (2014). Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. An average of 313 lions were killed per year between 2016 and 2020 in Arizona. Puma & Bobcat Sightings Map . Mountain lion management plan 2002 2010, (March 2002), 35. Arizona does not require such a course. 2018. Rabies Symptoms of rabies can include foaming at the mouth, staggering, circling, and/or fearful, paralyzed, and lethargic behavior. The best thing to do in this instance is to let the animal be and allow them space to flee. The departments Predator, Furbearer and Large Carnivore Biologist recently found the population to be 1,166-1,715 lions. Age and sex composition of harvest and timing of birth frequency for Arizona mountain lions. Spray directly into its face in case a mountain lion is about to physically attack you. 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