Not much prarie in Utah. You're maybe thinking Nebraska or god-help-us Iowa.

As for cats ... Vegas is quite literally building up the sides of the mountains that border its valleys. More urban sightings of coyote and mountain lion because of encroachment. NDOW is more practical than the Californese emigres , as they have a no limit policy on coyotes, . Seems the Calis want their frufru pets to be able to wander the yard, which makes for coyote buffet. Hence the no-limit.