Bobcats in Arkansas in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see bobcats in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 17 of the 109 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bobcats in Arkansas

15.6%

of yearly sightings

17

records in March

#1

busiest month of 12

109

verified records a year

February 6.4%, March 15.6%, April 5.5%. Busiest month is March at 15.6%.

Best months: March, January, June

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)

Quietest month

September

2 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak1311.9%
February76.4%
Marchpeak1715.6%
April65.5%
May98.3%
Junepeak109.2%
July76.4%
August109.2%
September21.8%
October109.2%
November87.3%
December109.2%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat109

In Arkansas, March carries 15.6% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 7.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (6.4%) into March, and it heads toward April (5.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat109 records
Plan your tripArkansas Post National Memorial

Plan your bobcat trip in Arkansas

Start with live tours near Arkansas Post National Memorial, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Arkansas in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 17 of the 109 verified bobcats sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see bobcats in Arkansas?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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.