Bobcats in Maine in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Maine. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 34 of the 240 sightings logged across the year (14.2%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Maine
14.2%
of yearly sightings
34
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
240
verified records a year
December 9.2%, January 14.2%, February 10%. 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, January carries 14.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 5.9 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 December (9.2%) into January, and it heads toward February (10%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January 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 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
- Bobcat240 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Maine in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 34 of the 240 verified bobcats sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 14.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Maine?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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.
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