Bobcats in Massachusetts in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bobcats in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 89 of the 744 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Massachusetts
12%
of yearly sightings
89
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
744
verified records a year
November 6.6%, December 12%, January 13.7%. Busiest month is January at 13.7%.
744 verified observations of bobcats in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
January
102 records (13.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 102 | 13.7% |
| February | 66 | 8.9% |
| March | 66 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 73 | 9.8% |
| May | 57 | 7.7% |
| June | 40 | 5.4% |
| July | 36 | 4.8% |
| August | 66 | 8.9% |
| September | 55 | 7.4% |
| October | 45 | 6% |
| November | 49 | 6.6% |
| Decemberpeak | 89 | 12% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 744 |
In Massachusetts, December carries 12% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3.7 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 rising from November (6.6%) into December, and it heads toward January (13.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Massachusetts 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
- Bobcat744 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Massachusetts in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 89 of the 744 verified bobcats sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Massachusetts?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, December and April.
What month is best for bobcats in Massachusetts?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and April, based on 744 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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