Bobcats in Louisiana in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bobcats in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 213 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 Louisiana
9.4%
of yearly sightings
20
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
213
verified records a year
April 16%, May 9.4%, June 5.2%. Busiest month is April at 16%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 23 | 10.8% |
| Februarypeak | 20 | 9.4% |
| March | 16 | 7.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 34 | 16% |
| May | 20 | 9.4% |
| June | 11 | 5.2% |
| July | 17 | 8% |
| August | 12 | 5.6% |
| September | 11 | 5.2% |
| October | 18 | 8.5% |
| November | 13 | 6.1% |
| December | 18 | 8.5% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 213 |
In Louisiana, May carries 9.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (16%) into May, and it heads toward June (5.2%) after. The busiest month is April (16%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Louisiana are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat213 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Louisiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 20 of the 213 verified bobcats sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Louisiana?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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