Picture this: you’re wandering Michigan’s peaceful woods, soaking in the tranquility, when you hear a twig snap and suddenly wonder, “Was that a cougar?” The answer? Maybe, but don’t let that ruin your hike. Michigan cougars are as elusive and shy as they are majestic. Your odds of bumping into one are astronomically low, but that hasn’t stopped us from panicking.
If you were raised in the Mitten State in the 80s, you might remember when everyone and their uncle talked about cougar sightings and keeping their pets indoors so they didn’t become a light snack for a giant cat.
Michigan’s Big Cat Comeback
A cougar is seen looking into the camera with a read triangle with a skull and crossbones and the word DANGER
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