Yes, several sitings of a wild cougar were reported in the The County, in the Rednersville area recently.
Cougars are pretty shy as a rule, and so while they may be watching you, you rarely know it or see them. I cycle the wilderness trails almost exclusively.
There are cougars in the wild in Ontario now, so all cyclists should be careful.
Paul suggests one or more flags on the back of your bike, and tassles on the handlebars. They are easily confused, and do not like it so this is good protection according to him, Paul Malagerio, cougar expert.
I suggest an airhorn, such as I bought and mentioned a few blogs back, as well.
It sure spoils the fun of being able to take a grandson for a walk in the woods. We were going to try the Harry Smith, not a relative of mine, conservation area this week, but will have to stick to town for awhile.
A customer of mine from Alberta says they have been around her farm always, and never bothered any of them.
I will cycle as though the same applies to me.
'Here, Kitty, Kitty. Nice Kitty! I'm just going to take your pict...' Whoops.
Happy Trails to you and me.
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