2025 Michigan Cougar sightings hit new high & include BABY COUGARS!!

mLive reports that with a month remaining, 2025 is already the third consecutive year of record-setting cougar sightings:

The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed there have been 26 confirmed cougar sightings in Michigan so far this year, surpassing last year’s record by three … In a unique data point, those 26 cougar sightings this year in the U.P. added up to 27 animals because a pair of cougar cubs were spotted at the same time March 6 in Ontonagon County.

While multiple credible witnesses have reported sighting cougar in Leelanau & Benzie, there hasn’t been trail cam evidence yet so the DNR hasn’t recognized them yet. Here’s some pics & info from the DNR’s Michigan Cougar page where you can also share photos & report cougar sightings!