Analysis of consumed prey and cougar scats were used to determine the food habits of cougars near Escalante, Utah. Cougars were captured and fitted with radio collars. Kills made by cougars were located by following tracks of unmarked and radio-collared cougars. Areas of known cougar activity were also intensively searched. In addition cougar scats were collected whenever found. Results indicated that mule deer were the majority prey item. Jack rabbits, small rodents, and other small carnivores also made up an important part of the cougar's diet. Interestingly, only one livestock incident occurred during this study, and domestic cattle was found in only one scat. The authors believe this may be because of husbandry practices. Calves at this study area were generally born on low-elevation ranges or in fenced pastures during spring and not trailed onto the higher ranges occupied by cougars until several months old. Compare this with central Arizona where calves are born year-round on ranges occupied by cougars and cattle/cougar conflicts are high.