Our Services
Presentations
Cougar-Proof Enclosure Consultations
Presentations
Invite a presentation tailored to your community, homeowner association, city council meeting, or organization. We share practical, science-based information on coexisting with cougars and other wildlife, customized to meet the needs of your audience. Contact us today.
Workshops
Cougar-Proof Enclosure Consultations
Presentations
Our workshops and training programs are designed to serve a wide range of audiences—from local governments and homeowner associations to community members, volunteer groups, organizations, and wildlife professionals*. Our offerings evolve over time to meet emerging needs in communities across cougar country. Some examples include:
- Intro t
Our workshops and training programs are designed to serve a wide range of audiences—from local governments and homeowner associations to community members, volunteer groups, organizations, and wildlife professionals*. Our offerings evolve over time to meet emerging needs in communities across cougar country. Some examples include:
- Intro to Tools & Cougar-Proof Enclosures: Learn how to construct enclosures that protect domestic animals while supporting wildlife coexistence. Participants gain hands-on experience and leave with practical knowledge they can apply in their communities.
- Intro to Non-Lethal Conflict Mitigation Tools for Recreationists ft Bear Spray and Air Horn Demos. A field-based training featuring demonstrations of bear spray and air horns. Ideal for hikers, outdoor educators, and anyone looking to reduce conflict risk on trails and in open spaces.
- Conservation Communication & Community Engagement: Build confidence in communicating complex conservation topics to the public. Perfect for volunteer/docent programs, educators, and anyone engaging with community members about human-wildlife interactions.
*These workshops are especially valuable for wildlife professionals, who may not receive formal training in some of these specialized topics. Certificates of completion are provided, helping participants strengthen their qualifications and professional development in the conservation sector.
Interested in bringing a training to your community or organization? Contact us today.
Cougar-Proof Enclosure Consultations
Cougar-Proof Enclosure Consultations
Hand-On Training & Technical Assistance
Our team assists communities with hands-on training and technical assistance with cougar-proof enclosures. Whether you’re retrofitting an existing structure or building a brand new one for your domestic animals, our team can help guide you through the best practices for cougar-proof structures. Contact us today.
Hand-On Training & Technical Assistance
Hand-On Training & Technical Assistance
Hand-On Training & Technical Assistance
Whether you’re interested in learning more about safety at home or on the trail, our team can help provide you with information on various coexistence devices, wildlife cameras, and more. Contact us today.
Photo: Trail camera deployment training requested by the City of Burbank for a recreation area in California, USA.
Conflict Prevention Visits
Hand-On Training & Technical Assistance
Conflict Prevention Visits
Our team provides expert advice on available conflict prevention measures as well as the efficacy of such tools based on the property and specific geographic area before a conflict occurs. Community members are given site-specific recommendations for preventing human-cougar conflict in their backyard or neighborhood.
Post-Conflict Visits
Hand-On Training & Technical Assistance
Conflict Prevention Visits
Our team provides expert advice on available conflict prevention measures as well as the efficacy of such tools, based on the property and specific geographic area after a conflict occurs. Community members are given site-specific recommendations for preventing future human-cougar conflict. Community members with financial barriers to imp
Our team provides expert advice on available conflict prevention measures as well as the efficacy of such tools, based on the property and specific geographic area after a conflict occurs. Community members are given site-specific recommendations for preventing future human-cougar conflict. Community members with financial barriers to implementing coexistence measures may be eligible for financial assistance to build or retrofit cougar-proof enclosures and responsibly dispose of depredated carcasses. Learn more about our assistance programs.
our Assistance Programs
Pen Building Assistance Program
The Pen Building Assistance program offered by the Cougar Conservancy may provide financial assistance for individuals who want to build protective pens.
Carcass Disposal Program
When there are financial barriers for the proper disposal of depredated animals, we may assist community members with remains disposal.