Bobcats in Nebraska in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see bobcats in Nebraska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 131 of the 752 sightings logged across the year (17.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Nebraska
17.4%
of yearly sightings
131
records in February
#1
busiest month of 12
752
verified records a year
January 12.2%, February 17.4%, March 9.3%. Busiest month is February at 17.4%.
752 verified observations of bobcats in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
February
131 records (17.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 92 | 12.2% |
| Februarypeak | 131 | 17.4% |
| March | 70 | 9.3% |
| April | 54 | 7.2% |
| May | 55 | 7.3% |
| June | 33 | 4.4% |
| July | 42 | 5.6% |
| August | 33 | 4.4% |
| September | 57 | 7.6% |
| October | 64 | 8.5% |
| November | 46 | 6.1% |
| Decemberpeak | 75 | 10% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 752 |
In Nebraska, February carries 17.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 9.1 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 is rising from January (12.2%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Nebraska 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
- Bobcat752 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Nebraska in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 131 of the 752 verified bobcats sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 17.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in Nebraska?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, January and December.
What month is best for bobcats in Nebraska?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and December, based on 752 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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