<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hoytmossyoak</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think it goes in our favor that the DNR doesn't admit that there are cougars in Iowa. That way when you see one you can shoot them. If they acknowledge that they're here, then they'd be protected. </div></div>
The DNR has acknowledged there are a small amount of cougars in Iowa. They are also the ones that want to get them on the protected list, it is the legislature that keeps them off it so they can be shot at any time.