Bobcats in Missouri in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see bobcats in Missouri. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 174 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 Missouri
10.9%
of yearly sightings
19
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
174
verified records a year
September 9.8%, October 10.9%, November 7.5%. Busiest month is February at 10.9%.
174 verified observations of bobcats in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
February
19 records (10.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 9.2% |
| Februarypeak | 19 | 10.9% |
| Marchpeak | 19 | 10.9% |
| April | 14 | 8% |
| May | 16 | 9.2% |
| June | 15 | 8.6% |
| July | 6 | 3.4% |
| August | 9 | 5.2% |
| September | 17 | 9.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 19 | 10.9% |
| November | 13 | 7.5% |
| December | 11 | 6.3% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 174 |
In Missouri, October carries 10.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.6 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 September (9.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (7.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Missouri are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat174 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Missouri in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 19 of the 174 verified bobcats sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Missouri?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, March and October.
What month is best for bobcats in Missouri?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, March and October, based on 174 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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