Bobcats in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 125 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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 Mississippi
12.8%
of yearly sightings
16
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
125
verified records a year
April 5.6%, May 12.8%, June 6.4%. Busiest month is December at 15.2%.
125 verified observations of bobcats in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
December
19 records (15.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 16 | 12.8% |
| February | 12 | 9.6% |
| March | 5 | 4% |
| April | 7 | 5.6% |
| Maypeak | 16 | 12.8% |
| June | 8 | 6.4% |
| July | 8 | 6.4% |
| August | 7 | 5.6% |
| September | 3 | 2.4% |
| October | 11 | 8.8% |
| November | 13 | 10.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 19 | 15.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 125 |
In Mississippi, May carries 12.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (5.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Mississippi are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat125 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Mississippi in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 16 of the 125 verified bobcats sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Mississippi?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, January and May.
What month is best for bobcats in Mississippi?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, January and May, based on 125 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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