Bobcats in Florida in November

Yes, November is a good month to see bobcats in Florida. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 171 of the 2,082 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bobcats in Florida

8.2%

of yearly sightings

171

records in November

#7

busiest month of 12

2,082

verified records a year

October 6.3%, November 8.2%, December 11.1%. Busiest month is January at 13.3%.

Best months: January, May, December

2,082 verified observations of bobcats in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bobcats are recorded in Florida

Peak month

January

276 records (13.3% of the year)

Quietest month

July

90 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak27613.3%
February1768.5%
March22310.7%
April1728.3%
Maypeak25512.2%
June1396.7%
July904.3%
August974.7%
September1205.8%
October1316.3%
November1718.2%
Decemberpeak23211.1%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat2,082

In Florida, November carries 8.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.1 points below 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 October (6.3%) into November, and it heads toward December (11.1%) after. The busiest month is January (13.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bobcats most often recorded in Florida are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat2,082 records
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Plan your bobcat trip in Florida

Start with live tours near Big Cypress National Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Florida in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 171 of the 2,082 verified bobcats sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see bobcats in Florida?+

November is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though January and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bobcats in Florida?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, May and December, based on 2,082 verified observations.

Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Florida?+

The most-recorded species in Florida are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.