The mountain lion is called by more names than any other Colorado mammal – cougar, puma, panther, catamount or just plain lion – and all connote respect for a magnificent hunter. Why does CPW manage wildlife populations like mountain lions?

Much of Colorado, including the Front Range, is home to mountain lions. In Colorado, lions are found in areas of piñon pine, juniper, mountain mahogany, ponderosa pine, and oak brush. Lions have different home range sizes, from 10 to 370 square miles, with females and young kittens using the smallest areas and adult males occupying the largest.

2024年2月28日 · There are an estimated 3,800 – 4,400 mountain lions in Colorado. Colorado and California have the highest estimated populations of mountain lions in the United States. To learn more about “lion country” in Colorado check here .

Mountain Lion - In the Field. During active lion seasons, hunters are required to check the Available Lion Harvest Limit Report for unit closures after 5 pm the day prior to hunting. Open the report below or learn more about the report. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are in charge of road closures.

2022年4月15日 · Mountain lions do live in Colorado. In fact, Colorado is believed to have the highest population of mountain lions in any single state in the U.S. Somewhere between 3,000 and 7,000 mountain lions roam Colorado right now. Colorado’s terrain is perfect for mountain lions, offering them plenty of mountainous alcoves in which to hide.

Colorado’s Mountain Lions. The CPW (Colorado Parks & Wildlife) provides an estimate of 3,800-4,400 independent aged lions residing in the state. CPW is now conducting research on the Western Slope to provide a truer population estimate for lions in the state.

2024年1月17日 · Colorado has traditionally held its primary mountain lion hunting season from late November through March and a second season during the month of April in certain units. CPW spokesperson Bridget O’Rourke confirmed in an email to Outdoor Life that the commission’s decision was reached unanimously.

2019年4月15日 · April and May are prime months for mountain lions to venture into Front Range city fringes looking for prey. The mountain lion population in Colorado is estimated at 4,000 to 5,500....

The mountain lion (Puma concolor)—also known as the cougar and puma—is the largest wild felid, or member of the cat family, in Colorado. Mountain lions are obligate carnivores, meaning that only animal flesh can meet their bodies’ nutritional needs.

2024年7月31日 · A total of five mountain lions were seen walking together in a Loveland resident's driveway. The mountain lions that were spotted were not in any way, shape, or form related to the Alexander Mountain Fire.