Bobcats in Oregon in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see bobcats in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 118 of the 1,198 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in Oregon
9.8%
of yearly sightings
118
records in February
#3
busiest month of 12
1,198
verified records a year
January 10.4%, February 9.8%, March 8.8%. Busiest month is April at 10.7%.
1,198 verified observations of bobcats in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
April
128 records (10.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 124 | 10.4% |
| Februarypeak | 118 | 9.8% |
| March | 105 | 8.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 128 | 10.7% |
| May | 93 | 7.8% |
| June | 101 | 8.4% |
| July | 83 | 6.9% |
| August | 66 | 5.5% |
| September | 84 | 7% |
| October | 97 | 8.1% |
| November | 93 | 7.8% |
| December | 106 | 8.8% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 1,198 |
In Oregon, February carries 9.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.5 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 holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (8.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Oregon are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat1,198 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Oregon in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 118 of the 1,198 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in Oregon?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and February.
What month is best for bobcats in Oregon?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and February, based on 1,198 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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