Bobcats in Arkansas in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Arkansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 13 of the 109 sightings logged across the year (11.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Arkansas
11.9%
of yearly sightings
13
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
109
verified records a year
December 9.2%, January 11.9%, February 6.4%. Busiest month is March at 15.6%.
109 verified observations of bobcats in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
March
17 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 13 | 11.9% |
| February | 7 | 6.4% |
| Marchpeak | 17 | 15.6% |
| April | 6 | 5.5% |
| May | 9 | 8.3% |
| Junepeak | 10 | 9.2% |
| July | 7 | 6.4% |
| August | 10 | 9.2% |
| September | 2 | 1.8% |
| October | 10 | 9.2% |
| November | 8 | 7.3% |
| December | 10 | 9.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 109 |
In Arkansas, January carries 11.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (9.2%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Arkansas are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat109 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Arkansas in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 13 of the 109 verified bobcats sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 11.9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Arkansas?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, January and June.
What month is best for bobcats in Arkansas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and June, based on 109 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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