Bobcats in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in West Virginia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 21 of the 146 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), 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.
Peak month for bobcats in West Virginia
14.4%
of yearly sightings
21
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
146
verified records a year
April 7.5%, May 14.4%, June 4.8%. Busiest month is May at 14.4%.
146 verified observations of bobcats in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
May
21 records (14.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 11% |
| Februarypeak | 20 | 13.7% |
| Marchpeak | 20 | 13.7% |
| April | 11 | 7.5% |
| Maypeak | 21 | 14.4% |
| June | 7 | 4.8% |
| July | 4 | 2.7% |
| August | 11 | 7.5% |
| September | 12 | 8.2% |
| October | 7 | 4.8% |
| November | 12 | 8.2% |
| December | 5 | 3.4% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 146 |
In West Virginia, May carries 14.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 6.1 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 is rising from April (7.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (4.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in West Virginia are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat146 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in West Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 21 of the 146 verified bobcats sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in West Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, February and March.
What month is best for bobcats in West Virginia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, February and March, based on 146 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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