Bobcats in North Carolina in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in North Carolina. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 51 of the 535 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in North Carolina
9.5%
of yearly sightings
51
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
535
verified records a year
December 9.5%, January 9.5%, February 7.3%. Busiest month is March at 11.4%.
535 verified observations of bobcats in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
March
61 records (11.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 51 | 9.5% |
| February | 39 | 7.3% |
| Marchpeak | 61 | 11.4% |
| April | 46 | 8.6% |
| May | 34 | 6.4% |
| June | 48 | 9% |
| July | 35 | 6.5% |
| August | 32 | 6% |
| September | 45 | 8.4% |
| October | 35 | 6.5% |
| Novemberpeak | 58 | 10.8% |
| December | 51 | 9.5% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 535 |
In North Carolina, January carries 9.5% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.2 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 holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (7.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in North Carolina are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat535 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in North Carolina in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 51 of the 535 verified bobcats sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in North Carolina?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, November and January.
What month is best for bobcats in North Carolina?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, November and January, based on 535 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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