Mountain lions continue to roam HSB golf courses

by Emily Hilley-Sierzchula

Horseshoe Bay officials are reminding people in that area of the Highland Lakes to be aware of the presence of one mountain lion (possible more) that roam the city’s golf courses.

At least one deer carcass killed by a mountain lion is found “about once a month for the past few years,” said Horseshoe Bay police chief Bill Lane Monday, Nov. 17.

He said a mountain lion was spotted again about a week ago, but he does not consider the public to be in danger.

“They have plenty of deer to eat,” he said, adding that “they don’t want to see us any more than we want to see them.”

The sightings are often at golf courses, including Apple Rock, Ram Rock and Summit Rock, which “are not that far apart as the crow flies,” he said.

Adult male mountain lions may roam 80-200 square miles, while females have a smaller range, from 20-100 square miles, according to a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department report.

For the full story, see Tuesday's Highlander.