Bobcats in Ohio in December
Yes, December is a good month to see bobcats in Ohio. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 229 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 28, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Ohio
8.7%
of yearly sightings
20
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
229
verified records a year
November 9.6%, December 8.7%, January 15.3%. Busiest month is January at 15.3%.
229 verified observations of bobcats in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
January
35 records (15.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 35 | 15.3% |
| Februarypeak | 27 | 11.8% |
| March | 13 | 5.7% |
| April | 20 | 8.7% |
| May | 16 | 7% |
| June | 13 | 5.7% |
| July | 14 | 6.1% |
| August | 18 | 7.9% |
| September | 12 | 5.2% |
| October | 19 | 8.3% |
| Novemberpeak | 22 | 9.6% |
| December | 20 | 8.7% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 229 |
In Ohio, December carries 8.7% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (15.3%) after. The busiest month is January (15.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Ohio are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat229 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Ohio in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 20 of the 229 verified bobcats sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Ohio?+
December is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Ohio?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and November, based on 229 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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