Bobcats in Vermont in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see bobcats in Vermont. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 142 of the 962 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Vermont
14.8%
of yearly sightings
142
records in February
#1
busiest month of 12
962
verified records a year
January 13.9%, February 14.8%, March 12.5%. Busiest month is February at 14.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 134 | 13.9% |
| Februarypeak | 142 | 14.8% |
| Marchpeak | 120 | 12.5% |
| April | 80 | 8.3% |
| May | 57 | 5.9% |
| June | 47 | 4.9% |
| July | 47 | 4.9% |
| August | 50 | 5.2% |
| September | 54 | 5.6% |
| October | 75 | 7.8% |
| November | 59 | 6.1% |
| December | 97 | 10.1% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 962 |
In Vermont, February carries 14.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 6.5 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 holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (12.5%) 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 Vermont 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
- Bobcat962 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Vermont in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 142 of the 962 verified bobcats sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see bobcats in Vermont?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, January and March.
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.
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