Bobcats in North Carolina in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bobcats in North Carolina. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 45 of the 535 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in North Carolina
8.4%
of yearly sightings
45
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
535
verified records a year
August 6%, September 8.4%, October 6.5%. 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, September carries 8.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (6%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.5%) after. The busiest month is March (11.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in North Carolina are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat535 records
Plan your bobcat trip in North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in North Carolina in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 45 of the 535 verified bobcats sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bobcats in North Carolina?+
September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though March and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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