Coyotes in Indiana in March
Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Indiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 53 of the 517 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in Indiana
10.3%
of yearly sightings
53
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
517
verified records a year
February 10.4%, March 10.3%, April 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, March carries 10.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (10.3%) after. The busiest month is January (15.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Indiana 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
- Coyote517 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Indiana in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 53 of the 517 verified coyotes sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see coyotes in Indiana?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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