Bobcats in Montana in July
Yes, July is a good month to see bobcats in Montana. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 99 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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
8.1%
of yearly sightings
8
records in July
#6
busiest month of 12
99
verified records a year
June 4%, July 8.1%, August 5.1%. 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, July carries 8.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (4%) into July, and it heads toward August (5.1%) 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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 8 of the 99 verified bobcats sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see bobcats in Montana?+
July is the 6th 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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