Video

Which U.S. State Has the Most Bobcats?

By Abby Parks

Published April 2, 2026 Runtime 1:24

Bobcats are one of the most adaptable wild cats in North America, found across a wide range of habitats from forests to deserts. But their populations aren’t evenly distributed across the country.

Some states have far higher numbers than others due to differences in terrain, climate, and available prey. In this video, we’ll look at where bobcats are most common and which state has the highest population.

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

Connect:

Thank you for reading! Have some feedback for us?

Contact the AZ Animals editorial team