Coyotes in Alaska in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 30 of the 246 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Alaska

12.2%

of yearly sightings

30

records in February

#1

busiest month of 12

246

verified records a year

January 4.5%, February 12.2%, March 9.3%. Busiest month is February at 12.2%.

Best months: February, April, March

246 verified observations of coyotes in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Alaska

Peak month

February

30 records (12.2% of the year)

Quietest month

January

11 records

MonthObservationsShare
January114.5%
Februarypeak3012.2%
Marchpeak239.3%
Aprilpeak2711%
May208.1%
June218.5%
July187.3%
August197.7%
September197.7%
October239.3%
November145.7%
December218.5%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote246

In Alaska, February carries 12.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.9 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 January (4.5%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in Alaska are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote246 records
Plan your tripAlagnak Wild River

Plan your coyote trip in Alaska

Start with live tours near Alagnak Wild River, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Alaska in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 30 of the 246 verified coyotes sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see coyotes in Alaska?+

February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, April and March.

What month is best for coyotes in Alaska?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and March, based on 246 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Alaska?+

The most-recorded species in Alaska are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.