Bobcats in Georgia in March
Yes, March is a good month to see bobcats in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 29 of the 278 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Georgia
10.4%
of yearly sightings
29
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
278
verified records a year
February 12.2%, March 10.4%, April 8.6%. Busiest month is May at 13.3%.
278 verified observations of bobcats in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
May
37 records (13.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 30 | 10.8% |
| Februarypeak | 34 | 12.2% |
| March | 29 | 10.4% |
| April | 24 | 8.6% |
| Maypeak | 37 | 13.3% |
| June | 14 | 5% |
| July | 11 | 4% |
| August | 12 | 4.3% |
| September | 5 | 1.8% |
| October | 27 | 9.7% |
| November | 25 | 9% |
| December | 30 | 10.8% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 278 |
In Georgia, March carries 10.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from February (12.2%) into March, and it heads toward April (8.6%) after. The busiest month is May (13.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Georgia 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
- Bobcat278 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Georgia in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 29 of the 278 verified bobcats sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see bobcats in Georgia?+
March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Georgia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, February and January, based on 278 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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