Bobcats in Oregon in March
Yes, March is a good month to see bobcats in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 105 of the 1,198 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in Oregon
8.8%
of yearly sightings
105
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
1,198
verified records a year
February 9.8%, March 8.8%, April 10.7%. 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, March carries 8.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.5 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 holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (10.7%) 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 105 of the 1,198 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see bobcats in Oregon?+
March is the 5th 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.
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