Bulletins

WHY: To reduce the probability of negative human-cougar encounters.

VISITOR ADVICE:
Stay safe and avoid a cougar encounter by:
• Hiking in a group, and making noise.
• Avoiding hiking alone at dawn and dusk.
• Staying alert and watching for signs such as tracks or droppings.

Keep children close at all times.

If you see a cougar:
• DO NOT RUN, do not crouch down.
• Pick up small children, and keep the group together.
• Back away slowly, maintaining eye contact with the animal as you leave.
• Yell, wave your arms, look large; if you have one use an air horn.

If a cougar approaches you:
• Throw sticks and stones etc.
• If the aggression escalates use your bear spray and fight back.

Start date: 2021-07-26
End date: Until further notice

Report all cougar sightings and encounters to Park Staff, Trail Guardians, Ferry Operators, Lighthouse Keepers, or Park Dispatch (250-726-3604) as soon as possible.