Bobcats in Maine in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bobcats in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 22 of the 240 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 30, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Maine
9.2%
of yearly sightings
22
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
240
verified records a year
November 7.1%, December 9.2%, January 14.2%. Busiest month is January at 14.2%.
240 verified observations of bobcats in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Maine
Peak month
January
34 records (14.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 34 | 14.2% |
| Februarypeak | 24 | 10% |
| March | 17 | 7.1% |
| April | 20 | 8.3% |
| May | 16 | 6.7% |
| June | 19 | 7.9% |
| July | 18 | 7.5% |
| August | 16 | 6.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 23 | 9.6% |
| October | 14 | 5.8% |
| November | 17 | 7.1% |
| December | 22 | 9.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 240 |
In Maine, December carries 9.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.9 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 rising from November (7.1%) into December, and it heads toward January (14.2%) after. The busiest month is January (14.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Maine 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
- Bobcat240 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Maine in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 22 of the 240 verified bobcats sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Maine?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Maine?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and September, based on 240 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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