The California Department of Fish and Wildlife lists hills, foothills, coast chaparral, temperate redwood forests, and coniferous/deciduous forests to them.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, mountain lions roam the state in areas where deer are abundant.
The Idaho Fish and Game website confirms that mountain lions live throughout the state.
In November of 2023, the Arkansas Game and Fish commission confirmed a mountain lion sighting near the town of Amity.
In Montana, mountain lions primarily inhabit the western and central regions of the state.
The mountain lion population in Nevada remains stable. They are found in various environments, including mountain brush.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed mountain lions have been extinct in the state.
At one point, mountain lions were top predators in Illinois. More recently, mountain lion sightings are rare.