Mountain Lions in Texas in October
Yes, October is a good month to see mountain lions in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 100 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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 Texas
9%
of yearly sightings
9
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
100
verified records a year
September 1%, October 9%, November 16%. Busiest month is November at 16%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 6% |
| February | 7 | 7% |
| March | 8 | 8% |
| April | 5 | 5% |
| Maypeak | 12 | 12% |
| June | 11 | 11% |
| July | 5 | 5% |
| August | 6 | 6% |
| September | 1 | 1% |
| October | 9 | 9% |
| Novemberpeak | 16 | 16% |
| Decemberpeak | 14 | 14% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 100 |
In Texas, October carries 9% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (1%) into October, and it heads toward November (16%) after. The busiest month is November (16%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Texas 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 Lion100 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Texas in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 9 of the 100 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see mountain lions in Texas?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though November and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.