Bobcats in Montana in February
Yes, February is a good month to see bobcats in Montana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 99 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Montana
10.1%
of yearly sightings
10
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
99
verified records a year
January 13.1%, February 10.1%, March 13.1%. Busiest month is January at 13.1%.
99 verified observations of bobcats in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Montana
Peak month
January
13 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 13 | 13.1% |
| February | 10 | 10.1% |
| Marchpeak | 13 | 13.1% |
| April | 7 | 7.1% |
| May | 6 | 6.1% |
| June | 4 | 4% |
| July | 8 | 8.1% |
| August | 5 | 5.1% |
| September | 4 | 4% |
| October | 5 | 5.1% |
| Novemberpeak | 12 | 12.1% |
| December | 12 | 12.1% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 99 |
In Montana, February carries 10.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.8 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 is easing off from January (13.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (13.1%) after. The busiest month is January (13.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Montana are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat99 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Montana in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 10 of the 99 verified bobcats sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in Montana?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Montana?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and November, based on 99 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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