A mountain lion was shot about a week ago on private property in nearby Taylor County.

“Mountain lions are native to Texas and classified as non-game species," the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said on its website.

A TPWD biologist examined the animal’s tooth wear characteristics and determined the male lion was two to four years old.

Additionally, this is the third young male lion in two years which biologists have examined in the area.

TPWD says residents who make a verifiable sighting or kill a mountain lion should contact a local game warden or call Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters at 1-800-792-1112.