Coyotes in Alaska in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see coyotes in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 23 of the 246 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 coyotes in Alaska
9.3%
of yearly sightings
23
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
246
verified records a year
February 12.2%, March 9.3%, April 11%. Busiest month is February at 12.2%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 4.5% |
| Februarypeak | 30 | 12.2% |
| Marchpeak | 23 | 9.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 27 | 11% |
| May | 20 | 8.1% |
| June | 21 | 8.5% |
| July | 18 | 7.3% |
| August | 19 | 7.7% |
| September | 19 | 7.7% |
| October | 23 | 9.3% |
| November | 14 | 5.7% |
| December | 21 | 8.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 246 |
In Alaska, March carries 9.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from February (12.2%) into March, and it heads toward April (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote246 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Alaska in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 23 of the 246 verified coyotes sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see coyotes in Alaska?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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