Bobcats in Louisiana in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see bobcats in Louisiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 34 of the 213 sightings logged across the year (16%), 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.

Peak month for bobcats in Louisiana

16%

of yearly sightings

34

records in April

#1

busiest month of 12

213

verified records a year

March 7.5%, April 16%, May 9.4%. Busiest month is April at 16%.

Best months: April, January, February

213 verified observations of bobcats in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bobcats are recorded in Louisiana

Peak month

April

34 records (16% of the year)

Quietest month

June

11 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak2310.8%
Februarypeak209.4%
March167.5%
Aprilpeak3416%
May209.4%
June115.2%
July178%
August125.6%
September115.2%
October188.5%
November136.1%
December188.5%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat213

In Louisiana, April carries 16% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 7.7 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 March (7.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat213 records
Plan your tripJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plan your bobcat trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Louisiana in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 34 of the 213 verified bobcats sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 16% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see bobcats in Louisiana?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and February.

What month is best for bobcats in Louisiana?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and February, based on 213 verified observations.

Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+

The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.