Bobcats in Minnesota in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Minnesota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 264 sightings logged across the year (16.3%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Minnesota
16.3%
of yearly sightings
43
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
264
verified records a year
December 11%, January 16.3%, February 11%. Busiest month is January at 16.3%.
264 verified observations of bobcats in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
January
43 records (16.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 43 | 16.3% |
| Februarypeak | 29 | 11% |
| March | 25 | 9.5% |
| April | 21 | 8% |
| May | 20 | 7.6% |
| June | 22 | 8.3% |
| July | 14 | 5.3% |
| August | 13 | 4.9% |
| September | 12 | 4.5% |
| October | 19 | 7.2% |
| November | 17 | 6.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 29 | 11% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 264 |
In Minnesota, January carries 16.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 8 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 (11%) into January, and it heads toward February (11%) 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 Minnesota 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
- Bobcat264 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Minnesota in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 43 of the 264 verified bobcats sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 16.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Minnesota?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and December.
What month is best for bobcats in Minnesota?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and December, based on 264 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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