In the 1700's, Connecticut was about 30% forest and 70% farmland/open space.  Now its the reverse.  its the same for the rest of the New England states.  Except for Maine, which never lost its forests.  Maine has over 10 million uninhabited acres of forest (that's 15,600 sq miles).  There is plenty of room for a cougar.   We already have bears, coyotes, and coydogs.  We can take in a big cat.

In the 1700's, Connecticut was about 30% forest and 70% farmland/open space.  Now its the reverse.  its the same for the rest of the New England states.  Except for Maine, which never lost its forests.  Maine has over 10 million uninhabited acres of forest (that's 15,600 sq miles).  There is plenty of room for a cougar.   We already have bears, coyotes, and coydogs.  We can take in a big cat.

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