Oregon Approves Preemptive Killing of Mountain Lions
Oct 2, 2026
On September 18, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission approved killing up to 18 mountain lions over three years in the Trout Creek Mountains as
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Bring your students face-to-face with the fascinating world of mountain lions during a free, live virtual field trip with the Mountain Lion Foundation.
Join Joshua Lisbon, Education and Mountain Lion Coexistence Director, for an interactive 45-minute Zoom session exploring mountain lion science, ecology, and coexistence — followed by live questions from students.
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Apex Predators at Work
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Mountain Lion Science
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Living With Lions
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1:30 – 2:15 PM
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