Bobcats in Texas in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bobcats in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 571 of the 6,492 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Texas
8.8%
of yearly sightings
571
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
6,492
verified records a year
September 7.4%, October 8.8%, November 9.1%. 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, October 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 is rising from September (7.4%) into October, and it heads toward November (9.1%) after. The busiest month is January (10.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Texas are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 571 of the 6,492 verified bobcats sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Texas?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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