Mountain Lions in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 57 of the 513 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), 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 Oregon
11.1%
of yearly sightings
57
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
513
verified records a year
April 8%, May 11.1%, June 10.7%. 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, May carries 11.1% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 2.8 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 April (8%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Oregon are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 57 of the 513 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see mountain lions in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, May and June.
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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