Identifying Mountain Lion Tracks (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zdm3Tg2IpDA)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Do You Scare Away a Cougar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you live in areas where cougars are prevalent, you may occasionally find them wandering onto your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But even the occasional cougar sighting can be a big problem if you have pets or livestock, and you certainly don\u2019t want the big cats coming around while your kids are playing outside. What are some good ways to keep them off your property?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And how do you scare them away if they do show up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Attracting Cougar Prey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do you have a lot of deer, racoons, coyotes, or other wildlife hanging around your property? Cougars feed on these and other wild animals<\/strong>, so it\u2019s possible that the first step of getting rid of cougars is getting rid of their prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKeeping the wildlife away may be easier said than done, but there are a few things you can do. Avoid putting out food for the wildlife, secure trash receptacles, and keep gardens and orchards secured behind fencing or netting if possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make a Lot of Noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Like many other animals, cougars aren\u2019t a fan of loud noises. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo scare cougars off your property, you could have timed or motion sensor alarms<\/strong> installed. These alarm systems will go off either at set times or anytime motion is detected and will scare off various forms of wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re out hiking, it\u2019s a good idea to have bells, bike horns, whistles, or anything else that you can use to make noise<\/strong> should you encounter a cougar.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUse Bright Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sudden, bright lights can have a similar effect as loud noises, especially at night. If you\u2019re worried about cougars coming onto your property and hunting at night, it might help to install motion sensor flood lights<\/strong> throughout the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re hiking, especially near dusk or after dark, use a high-beam flashlight<\/strong> to keep the cougars at a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHike in a Group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Anytime you go hiking in areas where cougars are common, go in a group. Cougars are more likely to attack solo hikers, but they will usually leave you alone if you are surrounded by other people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s more, if a cougar does attack, there will be other people besides yourself to chase the cat away and call for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n