their back fence in a field in Southern Idaho. They only live about 3-4 miles out of town and are at least 40 minutes from the mountains. They are in a desert area. My Dad wasn't home as he was working and so my Mom called the Fish and Game and they came and put it down. Cougars are such pretty animals. My mom was grateful it didn't get their yorkie. I will be watching my little kids more next time we are at grandpa and grandmas.