Bobcats in New Hampshire in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see bobcats in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 71 of the 626 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in New Hampshire
11.3%
of yearly sightings
71
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
626
verified records a year
January 12.5%, February 11.3%, March 9.4%. Busiest month is January at 12.5%.
626 verified observations of bobcats in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
January
78 records (12.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 78 | 12.5% |
| Februarypeak | 71 | 11.3% |
| Marchpeak | 59 | 9.4% |
| April | 47 | 7.5% |
| May | 52 | 8.3% |
| June | 40 | 6.4% |
| July | 46 | 7.3% |
| August | 29 | 4.6% |
| September | 54 | 8.6% |
| October | 37 | 5.9% |
| November | 54 | 8.6% |
| December | 59 | 9.4% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 626 |
In New Hampshire, February carries 11.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 3 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 easing off from January (12.5%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in New Hampshire 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
- Bobcat626 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in New Hampshire in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 71 of the 626 verified bobcats sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in New Hampshire?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and March.
What month is best for bobcats in New Hampshire?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and March, based on 626 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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