Bobcats in Montana in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 13 of the 99 sightings logged across the year (13.1%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Montana
13.1%
of yearly sightings
13
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
99
verified records a year
December 12.1%, January 13.1%, February 10.1%. 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, January carries 13.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 4.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (10.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Montana are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 13 of the 99 verified bobcats sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 13.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Montana?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and November.
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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