SD mountain lion hunt still debated

Pierre, S.D. (AP) – The debate continues over hunting mountain
lions in South Dakota.

The state Game, Fish, and Parks Department recently conducted a
survey to find out if people think there should be a mountain lion
hunting season. If found 62 percent of those surveyed supported a
hunt. Nearly 24 percent opposed it and 13.5 percent of those
surveyed said they were neutral.

Tammy Mayer is among those who support a mountain lion season.
She says her family lives in the country and for her children and
their dog, “it’s a little scary at times for them to be out there
alone.”

Mayer’s son, Brighton, is among those on the other side of the
debate. He says everything deserves to live.