Mountain Lions in Wyoming in June

Yes, June is a good month to see mountain lions in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 72 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), 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.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for mountain lions in Wyoming

11.1%

of yearly sightings

8

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

72

verified records a year

May 6.9%, June 11.1%, July 12.5%. Busiest month is January at 12.5%.

Best months: January, July, AugustPeak season right now

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

When mountain lions are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

January

9 records (12.5% of the year)

Quietest month

April

2 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak912.5%
February45.6%
March56.9%
April22.8%
May56.9%
June811.1%
Julypeak912.5%
Augustpeak912.5%
September22.8%
October912.5%
November34.2%
December79.7%

Mountain Lions you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Mountain Lion72

In Wyoming, June 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 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (6.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (12.5%) after. The busiest month is January (12.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Which mountain lions you are most likely to see

  • Mountain Lion72 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your mountain lion trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon 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 Wyoming in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 8 of the 72 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see mountain lions in Wyoming?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for mountain lions in Wyoming?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, July and August, based on 72 verified observations.

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

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