Bobcats in Oregon in June

Yes, June is a good month to see bobcats in Oregon. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 101 of the 1,198 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bobcats in Oregon

8.4%

of yearly sightings

101

records in June

#6

busiest month of 12

1,198

verified records a year

May 7.8%, June 8.4%, July 6.9%. Busiest month is April at 10.7%.

Best months: April, January, February

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)

Quietest month

August

66 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak12410.4%
Februarypeak1189.8%
March1058.8%
Aprilpeak12810.7%
May937.8%
June1018.4%
July836.9%
August665.5%
September847%
October978.1%
November937.8%
December1068.8%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat1,198

In Oregon, June carries 8.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (6.9%) after. The busiest month is April (10.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bobcats most often recorded in Oregon are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat1,198 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your bobcat trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Oregon in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 101 of the 1,198 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see bobcats in Oregon?+

June is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.