NEWSLINK: Alberta cougar hunt sparks debate among scientists, hunters and activists

Hunters have been killing cougars in Alberta for decades.


They often follow prints in the snow or use dogs to track the big cats before they are shot with guns or bows.


Last month, outdoor television host Steve Ecklund's cougar hunt led to online threats and criticisms – including a penis comment from Laureen Harper, wife of former prime minister Stephen Harper – after he bragged about it on social media.

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