Bobcats in Utah in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see bobcats in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 29 of the 210 sightings logged across the year (13.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Utah
13.8%
of yearly sightings
29
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
210
verified records a year
January 5.7%, February 13.8%, March 10%. 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, February carries 13.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 5.5 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 January (5.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (10%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February 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 February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February 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 February?+
Yes. February accounts for 29 of the 210 verified bobcats sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 13.8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in Utah?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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