Bobcats in Kentucky in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bobcats in Kentucky. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 186 sightings logged across the year (12.9%), 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 Kentucky
12.9%
of yearly sightings
24
records in December
#1
busiest month of 12
186
verified records a year
November 4.8%, December 12.9%, January 9.1%. Busiest month is December at 12.9%.
186 verified observations of bobcats in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
December
24 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 9.1% |
| February | 12 | 6.5% |
| March | 16 | 8.6% |
| April | 16 | 8.6% |
| May | 18 | 9.7% |
| Junepeak | 21 | 11.3% |
| Julypeak | 20 | 10.8% |
| August | 8 | 4.3% |
| September | 11 | 5.9% |
| October | 14 | 7.5% |
| November | 9 | 4.8% |
| Decemberpeak | 24 | 12.9% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 186 |
In Kentucky, December carries 12.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 4.6 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 November (4.8%) into December, and it heads toward January (9.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Kentucky are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat186 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Kentucky in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 24 of the 186 verified bobcats sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 12.9% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Kentucky?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, June and July.
What month is best for bobcats in Kentucky?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, June and July, based on 186 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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