Bobcats in Vermont in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see bobcats in Vermont. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 134 of the 962 sightings logged across the year (13.9%), 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
13.9%
of yearly sightings
134
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
962
verified records a year
December 10.1%, January 13.9%, February 14.8%. 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, January carries 13.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 5.6 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 December (10.1%) into January, and it heads toward February (14.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January 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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 134 of the 962 verified bobcats sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 13.9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see bobcats in Vermont?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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