Bobcats in Nevada in February
Yes, February is a good month to see bobcats in Nevada. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 23 of the 282 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in Nevada
8.2%
of yearly sightings
23
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
282
verified records a year
January 8.2%, February 8.2%, March 6.4%. 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, February carries 8.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.1 points below 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 January and February, and it heads toward March (6.4%) after. The busiest month is December (15.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Nevada 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
- Bobcat282 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Nevada in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 23 of the 282 verified bobcats sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in Nevada?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though December and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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