Mountain lions are increasingly interacting with people in Colorado

The video discusses the issue of mountain lions entering residential areas in Colorado, highlighting the state's healthy mountain lion population. It explores the debate over trophy hunting, with some advocating for a ban and others opposing it due to wildlife management concerns. The video details hunting practices, legal requirements, and ethical considerations, emphasizing the need for population control and the role of hunting quotas. A potential ballot measure aims to ban trophy hunting while allowing for necessary population control.

What is one of the main reasons for the increased interaction between mountain lions and humans in Colorado?

• A decrease in the mountain lion population

• An increase in human population in mountain lion habitats

• A decrease in available prey for mountain lions

• An increase in mountain lion population

What is the primary goal of the group 'Cats Aren't Trophies'?

• To promote trophy hunting as a sport

• To ban trophy hunting of mountain lions and bobcats

• To ban all forms of hunting in Colorado

• To increase the mountain lion population

What is a key argument made by those opposing the ban on trophy hunting?

• It would decrease tourism in Colorado

• It would increase the mountain lion population

• It would harm professional wildlife management efforts

• It would lead to an increase in mountain lion attacks

How does Colorado Parks and Wildlife manage the mountain lion population?

• By relocating mountain lions to other states

• By allowing licensed hunting for population control

• By banning all hunting activities

• By increasing the mountain lion's natural prey

What is required of hunters in Colorado regarding mountain lion meat?

• They can only use it for trophy purposes

• They must leave it in the wild

• They must prepare it for food

• They must donate it to local food banks