Bobcats in Texas in December

Yes, December is one of the best months to see bobcats in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 628 of the 6,492 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Peak month for bobcats in Texas

9.7%

of yearly sightings

628

records in December

#3

busiest month of 12

6,492

verified records a year

November 9.1%, December 9.7%, January 10.8%. Busiest month is January at 10.8%.

Best months: January, April, December

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)

Quietest month

August

353 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak70210.8%
February5538.5%
March5708.8%
Aprilpeak65610.1%
May5578.6%
June4436.8%
July3926%
August3535.4%
September4787.4%
October5718.8%
November5899.1%
Decemberpeak6289.7%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat6,492

In Texas, December carries 9.7% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.4 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 holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (10.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December 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 December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat6,492 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

Plan your bobcat trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Texas in December?+

Yes. December accounts for 628 of the 6,492 verified bobcats sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.

Is December a good time to see bobcats in Texas?+

December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.