Bobcats in Wisconsin in November
Yes, November is a good month to see bobcats in Wisconsin. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 225 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for bobcats in Wisconsin
8.9%
of yearly sightings
20
records in November
#4
busiest month of 12
225
verified records a year
October 6.2%, November 8.9%, December 8%. Busiest month is February at 11.1%.
225 verified observations of bobcats in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
February
25 records (11.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 23 | 10.2% |
| Februarypeak | 25 | 11.1% |
| March | 19 | 8.4% |
| April | 16 | 7.1% |
| May | 16 | 7.1% |
| Junepeak | 21 | 9.3% |
| July | 16 | 7.1% |
| August | 19 | 8.4% |
| September | 18 | 8% |
| October | 14 | 6.2% |
| November | 20 | 8.9% |
| December | 18 | 8% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 225 |
In Wisconsin, November carries 8.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from October (6.2%) into November, and it heads toward December (8%) after. The busiest month is February (11.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Wisconsin are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat225 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Wisconsin in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 20 of the 225 verified bobcats sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see bobcats in Wisconsin?+
November is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though February and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Wisconsin?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and June, based on 225 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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