Bobcats in Indiana in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bobcats in Indiana. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 93 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 Indiana
8.6%
of yearly sightings
8
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
93
verified records a year
August 8.6%, September 8.6%, October 5.4%. 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, September carries 8.6% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.3 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 holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (5.4%) after. The busiest month is January (11.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Indiana 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
- Bobcat93 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Indiana in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 8 of the 93 verified bobcats sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bobcats in Indiana?+
September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though January and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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