Bobcats in Idaho in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Idaho. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 84 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Idaho
14.3%
of yearly sightings
12
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
84
verified records a year
December 3.6%, January 14.3%, February 6%. 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, January carries 14.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 6 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 December (3.6%) into January, and it heads toward February (6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January 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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 12 of the 84 verified bobcats sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Idaho?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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