Bobcats in Idaho in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bobcats in Idaho. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 7 of the 84 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Idaho
8.3%
of yearly sightings
7
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
84
verified records a year
August 13.1%, September 8.3%, October 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, September 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 easing off from August (13.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (6%) after. The busiest month is January (14.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Idaho are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 7 of the 84 verified bobcats sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bobcats in Idaho?+
September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though January and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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