Cougar sightings nearing last year’s number, at 20 sightings so far this year

Cougar sightings nearing last year’s number, at 20 sightings so far this year

By Myesha Johnson, MediaNews Group Cougar sightings across Michigan are nearing last year’s number, at 20 sightings so far this year, with 21 reported in 2024, according to state conservation officials. The increased sightings may be due to more video cameras on trails and possibly more cougars traveling into Michigan through the Upper Peninsula, authorities said. Just because cougar sightings are climbing doesn’t mean there are more cougars in …

Cougar sightings nearing last year's number, at 20 sightings so far this year

Cougar sightings are nearing last year’s number, at 20 sightings so far this year, with 21 reported in 2024.

Are There Cougars in Michigan? The Number Seems to Be Growing

It’s a place not often associated with mountain lions, but this year, cougars in Michigan seem to be making their presence known. That’s according to new data released by the state’s Department of Natural Resources. So far, in 2025, there have been 21 confirmed sightings of cougars in Michigan. That’s down by just two compared to 2024, with two full months left to go. A decade ago, in 2015, there were only 15 confirmed sightings.  The recent inc…