Bobcats in Kansas in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bobcats in Kansas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 117 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 Kansas
8.5%
of yearly sightings
10
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
117
verified records a year
September 6.8%, October 8.5%, November 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, October carries 8.5% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (8.5%) 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 10 of the 117 verified bobcats sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Kansas?+
October is the 6th 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.
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