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Colorado · Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion on the south slope of Pikes Peak.

Mountain lions move through GMU 59 every winter. Elk Glade doesn't run dedicated lion hunts at this time — we have neighbors who do, and we'll make the introduction.

About Mountain Lion

Puma concolor — Cougar. Mountain lions move through GMU 59 every winter. Elk Glade doesn't run dedicated lion hunts at this time — we have neighbors who do, and we'll make the introduction.

Habitat & behavior

Rocky terrain, drainages, deer-rich country across most of Colorado

Rut / peak activity: Year-round; peak Dec – March.

Seasons in Colorado

  • Limited winter season with dogs: Late Nov – April (subject to quota)

Trophy potential

Mature toms; tracked by snow

Where Elk Glade fits in

We don’t run dedicated mountain lionhunts at this time. If you draw a tag, get in touch and we’ll point you toward a partner outfitter or talk through pairing it with a hunt at Elk Glade.