Bobcats in Nevada in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see bobcats in Nevada. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 282 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bobcats in Nevada

9.2%

of yearly sightings

26

records in November

#3

busiest month of 12

282

verified records a year

October 7.8%, November 9.2%, December 15.2%. Busiest month is December at 15.2%.

Best months: December, April, November

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)

Quietest month

May

16 records

MonthObservationsShare
January238.2%
February238.2%
March186.4%
Aprilpeak3311.7%
May165.7%
June207.1%
July186.4%
August176%
September238.2%
October227.8%
Novemberpeak269.2%
Decemberpeak4315.2%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat282

In Nevada, November carries 9.2% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from October (7.8%) into November, and it heads toward December (15.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November 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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat282 records
Plan your tripDeath Valley National Park

Plan your bobcat trip in Nevada

Start with live tours near Death Valley National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Nevada in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 26 of the 282 verified bobcats sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see bobcats in Nevada?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.