Bobcats in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 117 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 Kansas
13.7%
of yearly sightings
16
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
117
verified records a year
April 7.7%, May 13.7%, June 8.5%. Busiest month is May at 13.7%.
117 verified observations of bobcats in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
16 records (13.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 13 | 11.1% |
| February | 7 | 6% |
| March | 10 | 8.5% |
| April | 9 | 7.7% |
| Maypeak | 16 | 13.7% |
| June | 10 | 8.5% |
| Julypeak | 11 | 9.4% |
| August | 6 | 5.1% |
| September | 8 | 6.8% |
| October | 10 | 8.5% |
| November | 10 | 8.5% |
| December | 7 | 6% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 117 |
In Kansas, May carries 13.7% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 5.4 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 April (7.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Kansas are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat117 records
Plan your bobcat trip in Kansas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 16 of the 117 verified bobcats sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Kansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, January and July.
What month is best for bobcats in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, January and July, based on 117 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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