Coyotes in Indiana in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Indiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 517 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Indiana
10.4%
of yearly sightings
54
records in February
#3
busiest month of 12
517
verified records a year
January 15.7%, February 10.4%, March 10.3%. Busiest month is January at 15.7%.
517 verified observations of coyotes in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
January
81 records (15.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 81 | 15.7% |
| Februarypeak | 54 | 10.4% |
| March | 53 | 10.3% |
| April | 53 | 10.3% |
| Maypeak | 65 | 12.6% |
| June | 29 | 5.6% |
| July | 25 | 4.8% |
| August | 16 | 3.1% |
| September | 27 | 5.2% |
| October | 48 | 9.3% |
| November | 33 | 6.4% |
| December | 33 | 6.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 517 |
In Indiana, February carries 10.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.1 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 January (15.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (10.3%) 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 Indiana 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
- Coyote517 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Indiana in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 54 of the 517 verified coyotes sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see coyotes in Indiana?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, May and February.
What month is best for coyotes in Indiana?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, May and February, based on 517 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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