Publications & Resources
Volume 1. by James Etter
Introduction
This Series “Living With Urban Wildlife” will provide Information from Commissioner James Etter personal experiences, (and EXPERT ADVICE from REI) for you, your friends and family, as there already has been an abundance of Wildlife Sighting this year. Many Bears in the Verdugo Foothills, Sunland-Tujunga, Monrovia and other human populated areas of Los Angeles County. Knowing what to do when faced by an animal larger than your refrigerator, is important and could make the difference between a Wildlife Moment or a Bad Day.
The California Black Bear - Issue 2
Safety precautions and learning about one of the most commonly seen wildlife in Los Angeles County, the California Black Bear.
Mountain Lion - Issue 3
This issue of “Living With Urban Wildlife” highlights what is considered the most DANGEROUS of Los Angeles County “Wildlife” the MOUNTIAN LION! (a.k.a. Puma/Cougar)
Coyote - Issue 4
The Coyote is one of the most populated “Large” wild animal in our County of which you should learn how to manage when you meet up with them! Either on hiking trails, city parks or your own backyard.
Rattlesnake - Issue 5
Rattlesnakes are a seasonal animal. They "Usually" Hibernate in the cold month of the year, which in Los Angeles County is generally from Mid-November or December (Depending on where you are).
Deer - Issue 6
Why is Bamby on the List of Los Angeles County’s Wildlife to be careful around, according to “Fish and Wildlife” Commissioner James Etter?
The Mule Deer (Called “Mule” because the ears of this species of Deer, looks like that of a Mule) According to The United States National Park Service there are more injuries reported every Summer from The Mule Deer to VISITORS than any other animal in the National Park system!
Gray Wolf - Issue 7
Be AWARE but not FEARFUL of the Re-Entry of the Gray Wolf into California! The Wolf has been absent in California for 87 years, but has begun to re-populate the Golden State, when one (1) Lone Wolf came across the state line from Oregon in 2011. By 2015 the first new Wolf Pack had re-established their former territory in Siskiyou County. The count of Wolf Packs in 2019 blossomed into (7) Packs and now (in 2024) number 44 Packs, (a six-fold increase) over the past 5 years.
