Bobcats in Nebraska in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bobcats in Nebraska. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 64 of the 752 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 Nebraska
8.5%
of yearly sightings
64
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
752
verified records a year
September 7.6%, October 8.5%, November 6.1%. 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, October carries 8.5% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.2 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 holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (6.1%) after. The busiest month is February (17.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Nebraska are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 64 of the 752 verified bobcats sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Nebraska?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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