In southwestern Montana, mountain lion monitoring biologist Ashley Hodge gathers essential information on mountain lion populations and their movement patterns. To collect this vital information, she is leaning on help from four-legged friends and their loyal owners in hopes of collaring one of Montana's most elusive mountain creatures. (Montana FWP photo)
February 28, 2025
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Hound handlers, state work together to monitor lion numbers
The local handlers bring a high level of integrity to the data being collected.