Cougars, once native to Michigan, have long held a place in the state’s natural history, even as their presence faded more ...

(WXYZ) — Last year, there were 31 confirmed cougar sightings across Michigan, according to data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. That's the ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a notable increase in cougar sightings, with 2025 marking a historic year for the state's wildlife. Brian Roell, a wildlife ...

Cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. That's the highest number of confirmed observations since the predator was wiped out of ...

The Michigan DNR confirmed 34 cougar sightings in the state for 2025, 11 more than 2024. While the number of confirmed sightings went up, that does not necessarily mean more cougars are in the state.

Nine months ago, the DNR discovered a pair of cougar cubs living in the Upper Peninsula wilds — the first sighting in more than 100 years. Now, new trail camera photos shows the elusive animals still ...

Two cougar cubs spotted last spring in Ontonagon County were seen again this month, walking along a snowy trail with an adult cougar in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Specialists confirmed the pair of ...

ONTONAGON COUNTY, Mich. – Nine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo confirms the elusive animals are still alive and living with their ...

Cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. That’s the highest number of confirmed observations since the predator was wiped out of ...