Bobcats in Utah in November

Yes, November is a good month to see bobcats in Utah. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 21 of the 210 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bobcats in Utah

10%

of yearly sightings

21

records in November

#4

busiest month of 12

210

verified records a year

October 8.6%, November 10%, December 14.3%. Busiest month is December at 14.3%.

Best months: December, February, March

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)

Quietest month

July

7 records

MonthObservationsShare
January125.7%
Februarypeak2913.8%
Marchpeak2110%
April209.5%
May125.7%
June157.1%
July73.3%
August104.8%
September157.1%
October188.6%
November2110%
Decemberpeak3014.3%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat210

In Utah, November carries 10% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from October (8.6%) into November, and it heads toward December (14.3%) after. The busiest month is December (14.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bobcats most often recorded in Utah are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat210 records
Plan your tripBryce Canyon National Park

Plan your bobcat trip in Utah

Start with live tours near Bryce Canyon National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Utah in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 21 of the 210 verified bobcats sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see bobcats in Utah?+

November is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though December and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.