Mountain Republic

If you meet a cougar, and we don't mean in Provo, here is what DWR says to do:

Don’t run; it could trigger the cougar’s instinct to chase

Maintain eye contact

Stand up tall and avoid crouching or squatting

Make yourself look bigger by raising and waving your arms or jacket
Talk in a firm, loud voice and slowly back away

Pick up any children or pets, or keep them close

What to do if you run into a cougar in Utah The more Utahns head into the mountains, the more likely it will be to run into a dangerous mountain predator, like cougars.