Bobcats in New Hampshire in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see bobcats in New Hampshire. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 626 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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
9.4%
of yearly sightings
59
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
626
verified records a year
February 11.3%, March 9.4%, April 7.5%. 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, March carries 9.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.1 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 easing off from February (11.3%) into March, and it heads toward April (7.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 59 of the 626 verified bobcats sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see bobcats in New Hampshire?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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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