Coyotes in Georgia in March

Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 609 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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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Good month for coyotes in Georgia

8.9%

of yearly sightings

54

records in March

#5

busiest month of 12

609

verified records a year

February 12%, March 8.9%, April 11.8%. Busiest month is February at 12%.

Best months: February, April, October

609 verified observations of coyotes in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Georgia

Peak month

February

73 records (12% of the year)

Quietest month

September

32 records

MonthObservationsShare
January528.5%
Februarypeak7312%
March548.9%
Aprilpeak7211.8%
May477.7%
June396.4%
July335.4%
August376.1%
September325.3%
Octoberpeak6110%
November538.7%
December569.2%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote609

In Georgia, March carries 8.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from February (12%) into March, and it heads toward April (11.8%) after. The busiest month is February (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Georgia 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

  • Coyote609 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Georgia in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 54 of the 609 verified coyotes sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see coyotes in Georgia?+

March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for coyotes in Georgia?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and October, based on 609 verified observations.

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

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