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    Challenging terrain biggest hurdle in cougar hunt, tracker says

    2011 September 12024 July 8

    By Cindy E. Harnett, Times Colonist August 31, 2011

    Monday’s attack is extremely rare and Parks Canada says public protection is a key mandate. However, Paul Paquet, senior scientist for Raincoast, who has a doctorate in zoology, said protection of wildlife is also in the mandate…

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    Raincoast speaks out on cougars

    2009 July 222024 July 8

    Read articles and letters written by Raincoast on BC cougar attacks and cougar management Monday Magazine Vancouver Sun /CanWest News Island Tides Monday Magazine

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    The squeeze is on for BC’s big cats

    2009 July 162024 July 8

    Island Tides Chris Genovali July 16-29, 2009 A recent cougar attack in Squamish has brought to the fore BC’s failure to manage these top-level predators. Reports that BC has 4-6,000 cougars have no scientific basis.

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    The Squeeze is on For BC’s Big Cats

    2009 July 152024 July 8

    Island Tides Chris Genovali July 16-29, 2009 A recent cougar attack in Squamish has brought to the fore BC’s failure to manage these top-level predators. Reports that BC has 4-6,000 cougars have no scientific basis.

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    Big cats on the prowl

    2009 July 22024 July 8

    Cougars are B.C.’s neglected carnivores Monday Magazine By Chris Genovali July 02, 2009 The recent cougar attack in Squamish has brought to the fore the significant gaps in the management of these top-level predators.

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