Mountain Lions in Texas in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 100 sightings logged across the year (16%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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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 Texas

16%

of yearly sightings

16

records in November

#1

busiest month of 12

100

verified records a year

October 9%, November 16%, December 14%. Busiest month is November at 16%.

Best months: November, December, May

100 verified observations of mountain lions in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When mountain lions are recorded in Texas

Peak month

November

16 records (16% of the year)

Quietest month

September

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January66%
February77%
March88%
April55%
Maypeak1212%
June1111%
July55%
August66%
September11%
October99%
Novemberpeak1616%
Decemberpeak1414%

Mountain Lions you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Mountain Lion100

In Texas, November carries 16% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 7.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from October (9%) into November, and it heads toward December (14%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The mountain lions most often recorded in Texas are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which mountain lions you are most likely to see

  • Mountain Lion100 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

Plan your mountain lion trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see mountain lions in Texas in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 16 of the 100 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 16% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see mountain lions in Texas?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, December and May.

What month is best for mountain lions in Texas?+

November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, December and May, based on 100 verified observations.

Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Texas?+

The most-recorded species in Texas are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.