This is such a bad idea on so many levels - the main one being
encroachment on other predators' niches.  Why not start designating
sanctuaries within and outside of FL where they can live untouched?

Here is the real root of the problem:

"State and federal officials designated 600,000 acres of privately
owned land in Lee, Collier and Hendry counties as prime habitat for the
panther in the early 1990s, but that area has seen a drastic rise in
development.

Officials have allowed people to build throughout the panther habitat,
granting permits for a new university, new churches, roads, golf
courses and subdivisions."

Unfortunately greed and money will lead to the extinction of this
awesome animal.

-L.