A Free Talk with Wildlife Biologist Dr. Brian Kertson
📅 Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: MULE Expedition Outfitters – Issaquah, WA
🎟️ Admission: Free & Open to All
Think you're at risk of a cougar attack? Think again.
Join us at MULE Expedition Outfitters for an eye-opening evening with Dr. Brian Kertson, a renowned carnivore research scientist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. With over two decades of fieldwork under his belt, Brian brings real-world experience and science-based insights into the lives of cougars, bears, and the ecosystems they shape.
This isn’t your typical wildlife safety talk—this is about understanding the truth behind the headlines, the role these animals play in our environment, and how to responsibly and confidently coexist in the wild.
🧭 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why you’re statistically safer around cougars than your refrigerator
✔️ The real story behind those headline-making cougar encounters
✔️ How these apex predators help keep ecosystems balanced
✔️ What to actually do if you encounter a cougar or bear on the trail
✔️ Why fear-based thinking hurts wildlife—and what conservation really looks like
“You probably aren’t going to die from a cougar or a bear.”
— Dr. Brian Kertson, Wildlife Scientist
Whether you're a trail runner, overlander, mountain biker, hiker, or simply curious about big cats in the backcountry, this is your chance to learn from one of the top wildlife biologists in the Pacific Northwest.
Expect a compelling, science-based presentation followed by a live Q&A, where you can bring your own questions and walk away with knowledge that could reshape the way you think about the wild.
🎤 This event is completely free—bring a friend and join the conversation!
Let’s explore what it means to coexist with wild animals, not fear them.
🦁 For more information on cougar safety, visit:
wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/puma-concolor#conflict
