Mountain Lions in Idaho in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Idaho. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 91 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for mountain lions in Idaho
13.2%
of yearly sightings
12
records in October
#2
busiest month of 12
91
verified records a year
September 11%, October 13.2%, November 18.7%. Busiest month is November at 18.7%.
91 verified observations of mountain lions in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
November
17 records (18.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 9.9% |
| February | 6 | 6.6% |
| March | 9 | 9.9% |
| April | 3 | 3.3% |
| May | 4 | 4.4% |
| June | 7 | 7.7% |
| July | 5 | 5.5% |
| August | 4 | 4.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 10 | 11% |
| Octoberpeak | 12 | 13.2% |
| Novemberpeak | 17 | 18.7% |
| December | 5 | 5.5% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 91 |
In Idaho, October carries 13.2% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 4.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (11%) into October, and it heads toward November (18.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Idaho are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion91 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Idaho in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 12 of the 91 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see mountain lions in Idaho?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, October and September.
What month is best for mountain lions in Idaho?+
November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, October and September, based on 91 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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