Bobcats in Idaho in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see bobcats in Idaho. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 84 sightings logged across the year (13.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Idaho
13.1%
of yearly sightings
11
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
84
verified records a year
July 14.3%, August 13.1%, September 8.3%. Busiest month is January at 14.3%.
84 verified observations of bobcats in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
January
12 records (14.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 12 | 14.3% |
| February | 5 | 6% |
| March | 4 | 4.8% |
| April | 7 | 8.3% |
| May | 1 | 1.2% |
| June | 8 | 9.5% |
| Julypeak | 12 | 14.3% |
| Augustpeak | 11 | 13.1% |
| September | 7 | 8.3% |
| October | 5 | 6% |
| November | 9 | 10.7% |
| December | 3 | 3.6% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 84 |
In Idaho, August carries 13.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 4.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (14.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Idaho are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat84 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Idaho in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 11 of the 84 verified bobcats sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 13.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bobcats in Idaho?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, July and August.
What month is best for bobcats in Idaho?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, July and August, based on 84 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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