Bobcats in Utah in October
Yes, October is a good month to see bobcats in Utah. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 210 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in Utah
8.6%
of yearly sightings
18
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
210
verified records a year
September 7.1%, October 8.6%, November 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, October carries 8.6% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (7.1%) into October, and it heads toward November (10%) 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 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
- Bobcat210 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Utah in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 18 of the 210 verified bobcats sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bobcats in Utah?+
October is the 6th 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.
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