Bobcats in Oklahoma in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bobcats in Oklahoma. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 169 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Oklahoma
9.5%
of yearly sightings
16
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
169
verified records a year
September 8.3%, October 9.5%, November 11.8%. 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, October carries 9.5% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.2 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 is rising from September (8.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (11.8%) after. The busiest month is November (11.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Oklahoma are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 16 of the 169 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Oklahoma?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though November and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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