Bobcats in Kansas in November

Yes, November is a good month to see bobcats in Kansas. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 117 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bobcats in Kansas

8.5%

of yearly sightings

10

records in November

#7

busiest month of 12

117

verified records a year

October 8.5%, November 8.5%, December 6%. Busiest month is May at 13.7%.

Best months: May, January, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

August

6 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak1311.1%
February76%
March108.5%
April97.7%
Maypeak1613.7%
June108.5%
Julypeak119.4%
August65.1%
September86.8%
October108.5%
November108.5%
December76%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat117

In Kansas, November carries 8.5% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.2 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 October and November, and it heads toward December (6%) after. The busiest month is May (13.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bobcats most often recorded in Kansas are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat117 records
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Plan your bobcat trip in Kansas

Start with live tours near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Kansas in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 10 of the 117 verified bobcats sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see bobcats in Kansas?+

November is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.