Bobcats in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see bobcats in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 656 of the 6,492 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 Texas
10.1%
of yearly sightings
656
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
6,492
verified records a year
March 8.8%, April 10.1%, May 8.6%. Busiest month is January at 10.8%.
6,492 verified observations of bobcats in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Texas
Peak month
January
702 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 702 | 10.8% |
| February | 553 | 8.5% |
| March | 570 | 8.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 656 | 10.1% |
| May | 557 | 8.6% |
| June | 443 | 6.8% |
| July | 392 | 6% |
| August | 353 | 5.4% |
| September | 478 | 7.4% |
| October | 571 | 8.8% |
| November | 589 | 9.1% |
| Decemberpeak | 628 | 9.7% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 6,492 |
In Texas, April carries 10.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.8 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 March (8.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Texas are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat6,492 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 656 of the 6,492 verified bobcats sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see bobcats in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, April and December.
What month is best for bobcats in Texas?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and December, based on 6,492 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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