Bobcats in Indiana in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Indiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 93 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Indiana
11.8%
of yearly sightings
11
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
93
verified records a year
December 10.8%, January 11.8%, February 6.5%. Busiest month is January at 11.8%.
93 verified observations of bobcats in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
January
11 records (11.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 11 | 11.8% |
| February | 6 | 6.5% |
| March | 8 | 8.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 10 | 10.8% |
| May | 6 | 6.5% |
| June | 9 | 9.7% |
| July | 4 | 4.3% |
| August | 8 | 8.6% |
| September | 8 | 8.6% |
| October | 5 | 5.4% |
| November | 8 | 8.6% |
| Decemberpeak | 10 | 10.8% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 93 |
In Indiana, January carries 11.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3.5 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 holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (6.5%) 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 Indiana 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
- Bobcat93 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Indiana in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 11 of the 93 verified bobcats sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Indiana?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, April and December.
What month is best for bobcats in Indiana?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and December, based on 93 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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