Bobcats in Minnesota in June

Yes, June is a good month to see bobcats in Minnesota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 22 of the 264 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bobcats in Minnesota

8.3%

of yearly sightings

22

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

264

verified records a year

May 7.6%, June 8.3%, July 5.3%. Busiest month is January at 16.3%.

Best months: January, February, December

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)

Quietest month

September

12 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak4316.3%
Februarypeak2911%
March259.5%
April218%
May207.6%
June228.3%
July145.3%
August134.9%
September124.5%
October197.2%
November176.4%
Decemberpeak2911%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat264

In Minnesota, June carries 8.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (5.3%) after. The busiest month is January (16.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat264 records
Plan your tripGrand Portage National Monument

Plan your bobcat trip in Minnesota

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Minnesota in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 22 of the 264 verified bobcats sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see bobcats in Minnesota?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.