Bobcats in Nevada in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bobcats in Nevada. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 282 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Nevada
15.2%
of yearly sightings
43
records in December
#1
busiest month of 12
282
verified records a year
November 9.2%, December 15.2%, January 8.2%. Busiest month is December at 15.2%.
282 verified observations of bobcats in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
December
43 records (15.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 8.2% |
| February | 23 | 8.2% |
| March | 18 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 33 | 11.7% |
| May | 16 | 5.7% |
| June | 20 | 7.1% |
| July | 18 | 6.4% |
| August | 17 | 6% |
| September | 23 | 8.2% |
| October | 22 | 7.8% |
| Novemberpeak | 26 | 9.2% |
| Decemberpeak | 43 | 15.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 282 |
In Nevada, December carries 15.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 6.9 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 November (9.2%) into December, and it heads toward January (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Nevada are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat282 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Nevada in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 43 of the 282 verified bobcats sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Nevada?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, April and November.
What month is best for bobcats in Nevada?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, April and November, based on 282 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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