Mountain Lions in Wyoming in October
Yes, October is a good month to see mountain lions in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 72 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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 Wyoming
12.5%
of yearly sightings
9
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
72
verified records a year
September 2.8%, October 12.5%, November 4.2%. Busiest month is January at 12.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 9 | 12.5% |
| February | 4 | 5.6% |
| March | 5 | 6.9% |
| April | 2 | 2.8% |
| May | 5 | 6.9% |
| June | 8 | 11.1% |
| Julypeak | 9 | 12.5% |
| Augustpeak | 9 | 12.5% |
| September | 2 | 2.8% |
| October | 9 | 12.5% |
| November | 3 | 4.2% |
| December | 7 | 9.7% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 72 |
In Wyoming, October carries 12.5% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 4.2 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 rising from September (2.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (4.2%) 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 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 Lion72 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Wyoming in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 9 of the 72 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see mountain lions in Wyoming?+
October is the 4th 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.
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