Mountain Lions in Oregon in March
Yes, March is a good month to see mountain lions in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 48 of the 513 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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.
Good month for mountain lions in Oregon
9.4%
of yearly sightings
48
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
513
verified records a year
February 20.3%, March 9.4%, April 8%. Busiest month is February at 20.3%.
513 verified observations of mountain lions in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
February
104 records (20.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 5.5% |
| Februarypeak | 104 | 20.3% |
| March | 48 | 9.4% |
| April | 41 | 8% |
| Maypeak | 57 | 11.1% |
| Junepeak | 55 | 10.7% |
| July | 31 | 6% |
| August | 35 | 6.8% |
| September | 27 | 5.3% |
| October | 25 | 4.9% |
| November | 23 | 4.5% |
| December | 39 | 7.6% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 513 |
In Oregon, March carries 9.4% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from February (20.3%) into March, and it heads toward April (8%) after. The busiest month is February (20.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Oregon are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion513 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Oregon in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 48 of the 513 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see mountain lions in Oregon?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though February and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for mountain lions in Oregon?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, May and June, based on 513 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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