Bobcats in Utah in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see bobcats in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 30 of the 210 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Utah
14.3%
of yearly sightings
30
records in December
#1
busiest month of 12
210
verified records a year
November 10%, December 14.3%, January 5.7%. Busiest month is December at 14.3%.
210 verified observations of bobcats in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Utah
Peak month
December
30 records (14.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 5.7% |
| Februarypeak | 29 | 13.8% |
| Marchpeak | 21 | 10% |
| April | 20 | 9.5% |
| May | 12 | 5.7% |
| June | 15 | 7.1% |
| July | 7 | 3.3% |
| August | 10 | 4.8% |
| September | 15 | 7.1% |
| October | 18 | 8.6% |
| November | 21 | 10% |
| Decemberpeak | 30 | 14.3% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 210 |
In Utah, December carries 14.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (10%) into December, and it heads toward January (5.7%) 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 Utah 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
- Bobcat210 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Utah in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 30 of the 210 verified bobcats sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see bobcats in Utah?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, February and March.
What month is best for bobcats in Utah?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, February and March, based on 210 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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