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I believe mountain lion tags are only $14 for residents and non-residents alike. That should keep them out of sight I've seen four in the years i've lived here, the last of which was a 20 yard stare down, just below the top of a mountain.
I've seen around 10 Couse in 4 months. 1 cougar, 1 fox, 1 coyote, bunch of Roadrunners so far.