Bobcats in Mississippi in November
Yes, November is a good month to see bobcats in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 13 of the 125 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Mississippi
10.4%
of yearly sightings
13
records in November
#4
busiest month of 12
125
verified records a year
October 8.8%, November 10.4%, December 15.2%. 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, November carries 10.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from October (8.8%) into November, and it heads toward December (15.2%) after. The busiest month is December (15.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Mississippi are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November 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 November?+
Yes. November accounts for 13 of the 125 verified bobcats sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see bobcats in Mississippi?+
November is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though December and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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