Bobcats in Pennsylvania in March

Yes, March is a good month to see bobcats in Pennsylvania. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 239 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

T

By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Bobcat photographed in PennsylvaniaBobcat photographed in PennsylvaniaBobcat photographed in Pennsylvania
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bobcats in Pennsylvania

8.4%

of yearly sightings

20

records in March

#4

busiest month of 12

239

verified records a year

February 7.9%, March 8.4%, April 10.5%. Busiest month is January at 14.2%.

Best months: January, December, April

239 verified observations of bobcats in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bobcats are recorded in Pennsylvania

Peak month

January

34 records (14.2% of the year)

Quietest month

July

10 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak3414.2%
February197.9%
March208.4%
Aprilpeak2510.5%
May187.5%
June156.3%
July104.2%
August125%
September208.4%
October177.1%
November208.4%
Decemberpeak2912.1%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat239

In Pennsylvania, March carries 8.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (10.5%) after. The busiest month is January (14.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bobcats most often recorded in Pennsylvania 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

  • Bobcat239 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your bobcat trip in Pennsylvania

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Pennsylvania in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 20 of the 239 verified bobcats sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see bobcats in Pennsylvania?+

March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bobcats in Pennsylvania?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and April, based on 239 verified observations.

Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+

The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.