Bobcats in Vermont in April

Yes, April is a good month to see bobcats in Vermont. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 80 of the 962 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Good month for bobcats in Vermont

8.3%

of yearly sightings

80

records in April

#5

busiest month of 12

962

verified records a year

March 12.5%, April 8.3%, May 5.9%. Busiest month is February at 14.8%.

Best months: February, January, March

962 verified observations of bobcats in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bobcats are recorded in Vermont

Peak month

February

142 records (14.8% of the year)

Quietest month

June

47 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak13413.9%
Februarypeak14214.8%
Marchpeak12012.5%
April808.3%
May575.9%
June474.9%
July474.9%
August505.2%
September545.6%
October757.8%
November596.1%
December9710.1%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat962

In Vermont, April carries 8.3% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0 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 easing off from March (12.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (5.9%) after. The busiest month is February (14.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Which bobcats you are most likely to see

  • Bobcat962 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Vermont in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 80 of the 962 verified bobcats sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see bobcats in Vermont?+

April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bobcats in Vermont?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and March, based on 962 verified observations.

Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Vermont?+

The most-recorded species in Vermont are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.