Bobcats in Oregon in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 124 of the 1,198 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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
10.4%
of yearly sightings
124
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
1,198
verified records a year
December 8.8%, January 10.4%, February 9.8%. 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, January carries 10.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (8.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.8%) 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 Oregon 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
- Bobcat1,198 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Oregon in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 124 of the 1,198 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Oregon?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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