Show Cougar Hunters Show ow Success Several cougar hunters afield so far this year have reported success In bagging their quarry Utah Wildlife Resources biologists bi biologists biologists bi- bi and conservation officers of officers officers of- of are collecting canine teeth to age the animals This will give Information on the age makeup of the population and also will wUI Indicate whether the population is stable or ing Such factors will aid In better understanding and management management man man- nt of the cougar in Utah The cougar hunt ends April 15 1973 after which they may not be hunted or harassed for several months Such protection was not given the cougar in Utah until It received game animal classification Prior to this classification and establishment establishment of controlled hunting seasons cougars were open to unlimited hunting by anyone at any time |