Bobcats in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bobcats in Arkansas. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 109 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in Arkansas
8.3%
of yearly sightings
9
records in May
#7
busiest month of 12
109
verified records a year
April 5.5%, May 8.3%, June 9.2%. 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, May carries 8.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (5.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.2%) after. The busiest month is March (15.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Arkansas are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 9 of the 109 verified bobcats sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Arkansas?+
May is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though March and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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