Rich Beausoleil, Bear and Cougar Specialist, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife will present “Cougars in Washington” at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 20, 2025 at the Ruby Theatre, 135 E. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816.
Rich Beausoleil, Statewide Bear & Cougar Specialist with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will discuss the 22 consecutive years of long-term research he and his colleagues conducted on mountain lions that has taken place across seven counties in Washington. He will also give tips on what Lake Chelan residents can do to co-exist with cougars. His forty-five-minute presentation will be followed by an opportunity to share questions and comments. His commentary, slides and video content are designed to appeal to all ages. So bring the kids!
As an adjunct to his wildlife management duties, Rich also co-founded the Karelian Bear Dog (KBD) Program in Washington in 2003 and uses KBDs for a variety of research and purposes, including capturing cougars. Rich will be accompanied by his Karelian Bear Dog Milo.
The Ruby Theatre is proud to announce a new series of periodic public presentations, panels, and discussions of community interest in the Chelan Valley. The speaker series, “Ruby U”, is designed to inform, educate and challenge the understanding of ourselves, our community, and our valley now and into the future. These presentations are free to the public (always).
Join us for this exciting free presentation!