Bobcats in Ohio in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Ohio. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 35 of the 229 sightings logged across the year (15.3%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Ohio
15.3%
of yearly sightings
35
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
229
verified records a year
December 8.7%, January 15.3%, February 11.8%. 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, January carries 15.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (8.7%) into January, and it heads toward February (11.8%) 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 Ohio 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
- Bobcat229 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Ohio in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 35 of the 229 verified bobcats sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 15.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Ohio?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and November.
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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