Montana’s vast wilderness areas and abundant wildlife make it a stronghold for the mountain lion population in the United States.
The Wasatch Range and red rock canyons of southern Utah provide a perfect backdrop for a healthy and widespread mountain lion population.
California has one of the most notable mountain lion populations in the United States, with reports estimating around 4,000.
Colorado’s mountainous terrain and extensive wilderness areas provide an ideal habitat for a healthy and stable mountain lion population.
Idaho’s diverse landscapes, from dense forests to rugged mountains, provide an ideal habitat for the estimated 2,000 remaining mountain lions.
Nevada’s vast and varied landscapes, from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the arid Great Basin, provide a suitable habitat for the estimated 2,200 mountain lions.
Nebraska has seen a gradual return of its mountain lion population, particularly in the Pine Ridge area, with estimates of around 35.
North Dakota hosts a relatively small but notable population of mountain lions of around 50.