SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — As warmer weather draws more people to the trails in the Inland Northwest, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging caution after some wildlife sightings in the Dishman Hills area.
While hikers often expect to see deer, raccoons and porcupines, game cameras have captured footage of moose, bobcats and cougars in the park from late winter through early spring.
“This is the time of year when last year’s cougar kittens have grown up and are leaving their mothers to find their own territory,” said Ruth Gifford, executive director of the Dishman Hills Conservancy. “We’re seeing almost weekly sightings on our cameras.”…