In this part of the country, there are new animals,
Grizzly and Wolf that haven't been here for a hundred years.

Mountain lion have had hunting pressures reduced by the outlawing
of dogs for hunting. Boot hunters don't pressure the bold
cougar like dogs. They are starting to allow dogs for hunting again in some areas because of the increase in problems.

Black bear hunting with dogs was also outlawed, there may be
some effects from that too.