Mountain lion management is focused on ensuring the species long term sustainability and allowing hunting opportunities when appropriate. The Commission evaluates mountain lion population levels each year to determine if the population is large enough to sustain a harvest. If population information shows that a harvest can be sustained, and will aid in reaching management objectives, a hunting season may be held (as was the case in 2014). If population information shows that a harvest may negatively impact the population over the long term, and does not aid in reaching management objectives, the Commission may determine that no harvest should be held (as was the case in 2015 and 2016). This careful management has made sure that no species managed as a game animal has ever become endangered in Nebraska.Last updated Fall 2021
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