The A.U.P.C supports proactive, science based wildlife management practices that utilize regulated hunting seasons to achieve maximum carrying capacities and management objectives. Wildlife management, plans and policies should be controlled at the state level. Predators serve an obvious role in the eco system, but they should be managed effectively as to not degrade, nor deplete any particular wildlife species. Cougars, wolves and bears are magnificent animals and are well deserving of their place in the environment. As with all wildlife, predators need to be carefully managed in order to reduce human safety and livestock conflicts. Managing predator and prey species equally provides the needed balance for wildlife to thrive and maintain maximum, healthy populations. All user groups, wildlife species and the environment benefit from a well balanced, scientific and common sense approach to wildlife management.