- Establishes a five-year pilot program, “Tree and Free,” in El Dorado County, allowing qualified houndspersons to use nonlethal methods to haze and deter mountain lions identified as potential threats.
- Aims to restore mountain lions’ natural cautious behavior around humans and dogs, reducing the risk to livestock, pets, and communities.
- Requires data collection on the effectiveness of nonlethal hazing to guide future management strategies across California.
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