Bobcats in Nebraska in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Nebraska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 92 of the 752 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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
12.2%
of yearly sightings
92
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
752
verified records a year
December 10%, January 12.2%, February 17.4%. 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, January carries 12.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (10%) into January, and it heads toward February (17.4%) 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 Nebraska 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
- Bobcat752 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Nebraska in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 92 of the 752 verified bobcats sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Nebraska?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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