Bobcats in Kentucky in January
Yes, January is a good month to see bobcats in Kentucky. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 17 of the 186 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), 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 Kentucky
9.1%
of yearly sightings
17
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
186
verified records a year
December 12.9%, January 9.1%, February 6.5%. 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, January carries 9.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from December (12.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.5%) after. The busiest month is December (12.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Kentucky are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 17 of the 186 verified bobcats sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Kentucky?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though December and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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