Bobcats in Maine in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see bobcats in Maine. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 240 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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 June 30, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bobcats in Maine

10%

of yearly sightings

24

records in February

#2

busiest month of 12

240

verified records a year

January 14.2%, February 10%, March 7.1%. Busiest month is January at 14.2%.

Best months: January, February, September

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)

Quietest month

October

14 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak3414.2%
Februarypeak2410%
March177.1%
April208.3%
May166.7%
June197.9%
July187.5%
August166.7%
Septemberpeak239.6%
October145.8%
November177.1%
December229.2%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat240

In Maine, February carries 10% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from January (14.2%) into February, and it heads toward March (7.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat240 records
Plan your tripAcadia National Park

Plan your bobcat trip in Maine

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Maine in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 24 of the 240 verified bobcats sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see bobcats in Maine?+

February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and September.

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.