Bobcats in New Jersey in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bobcats in New Jersey. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 183 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in New Jersey
9.8%
of yearly sightings
18
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
183
verified records a year
April 6%, May 9.8%, June 7.7%. Busiest month is February at 12%.
183 verified observations of bobcats in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
February
22 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 9.3% |
| Februarypeak | 22 | 12% |
| March | 14 | 7.7% |
| April | 11 | 6% |
| May | 18 | 9.8% |
| June | 14 | 7.7% |
| Julypeak | 21 | 11.5% |
| August | 15 | 8.2% |
| September | 9 | 4.9% |
| October | 5 | 2.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 19 | 10.4% |
| December | 18 | 9.8% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 183 |
In New Jersey, May carries 9.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.7%) after. The busiest month is February (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in New Jersey are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat183 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in New Jersey in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 18 of the 183 verified bobcats sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in New Jersey?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though February and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in New Jersey?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, July and November, based on 183 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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