Bobcats in Oklahoma in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in Oklahoma. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 17 of the 169 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 Oklahoma
10.1%
of yearly sightings
17
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
169
verified records a year
April 8.3%, May 10.1%, June 9.5%. Busiest month is November at 11.8%.
169 verified observations of bobcats in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
November
20 records (11.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 18 | 10.7% |
| February | 6 | 3.6% |
| March | 10 | 5.9% |
| April | 14 | 8.3% |
| Maypeak | 17 | 10.1% |
| June | 16 | 9.5% |
| July | 10 | 5.9% |
| August | 14 | 8.3% |
| September | 14 | 8.3% |
| October | 16 | 9.5% |
| Novemberpeak | 20 | 11.8% |
| December | 14 | 8.3% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 169 |
In Oklahoma, May carries 10.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.8 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 is rising from April (8.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Oklahoma 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
- Bobcat169 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Oklahoma in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 17 of the 169 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Oklahoma?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, January and May.
What month is best for bobcats in Oklahoma?+
November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, January and May, based on 169 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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