Bobcats in South Carolina in November
Yes, November is one of the best months to see bobcats in South Carolina. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 178 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in South Carolina
10.1%
of yearly sightings
18
records in November
#3
busiest month of 12
178
verified records a year
October 8.4%, November 10.1%, December 7.3%. Busiest month is March at 14%.
178 verified observations of bobcats in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
March
25 records (14% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 23 | 12.9% |
| February | 11 | 6.2% |
| Marchpeak | 25 | 14% |
| April | 17 | 9.6% |
| May | 15 | 8.4% |
| June | 13 | 7.3% |
| July | 7 | 3.9% |
| August | 13 | 7.3% |
| September | 8 | 4.5% |
| October | 15 | 8.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 18 | 10.1% |
| December | 13 | 7.3% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 178 |
In South Carolina, November carries 10.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.8 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 is rising from October (8.4%) into November, and it heads toward December (7.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in South Carolina are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat178 records
Plan your bobcat trip in South Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in South Carolina in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 18 of the 178 verified bobcats sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see bobcats in South Carolina?+
November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, January and November.
What month is best for bobcats in South Carolina?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and November, based on 178 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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