Of Mountain Lions and Man

  • May 13, 2026
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Wednesday, May 13: In recent years, the State of Utah has implemented aggressive predator management policies and practices intended to reduce the mountain lion population significantly. RadioACTive with Nick @ 6 talks with Utah Mountain Lion Conservation, a nonprofit that says the state's mountain lion management policies and practices threaten a vital keystone species, a natural balance, public safety, lifestyles, traditions, and livelihoods. Plus, more data center protests, Warehouse Wednesdays, a motorcycle ride for men's health, and The Salt Lake Tribune is set to drop its paywall this week.

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RadioACTive Nick @ 6: Of Mountain Lions and Man

According to Utah Mountain Lion Conservation, the State of Utah has implemented aggressive predator management policies and practices intended to reduce the mountain lion population significantly. Join Nick and Lara as they talk about the state's mountain lion management policies and practices with panelists who say these changes threaten a vital keystone species, a natural balance, public safety, lifestyles, traditions, and livelihoods. Guests include: Denise Peterson, Utah Mountain Lion Conservation; Andy Rice, Sheep Rancher out of Boulder, UT; Mark Elbroch, Director of Panthera's Puma Program; and Aaron Johnson, Houndsman.

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