Bobcats in Michigan in April
Yes, April is a good month to see bobcats in Michigan. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 22 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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 28, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Michigan
8.3%
of yearly sightings
22
records in April
#7
busiest month of 12
266
verified records a year
March 7.5%, April 8.3%, May 9.8%. Busiest month is December at 13.2%.
266 verified observations of bobcats in Michigan, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
December
35 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 8.6% |
| February | 23 | 8.6% |
| March | 20 | 7.5% |
| April | 22 | 8.3% |
| Maypeak | 26 | 9.8% |
| June | 23 | 8.6% |
| July | 18 | 6.8% |
| August | 22 | 8.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 25 | 9.4% |
| October | 11 | 4.1% |
| November | 18 | 6.8% |
| Decemberpeak | 35 | 13.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 266 |
In Michigan, April carries 8.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (9.8%) after. The busiest month is December (13.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Michigan are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat266 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Michigan in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 22 of the 266 verified bobcats sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see bobcats in Michigan?+
April is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though December and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Michigan?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, May and September, based on 266 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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