Coyotes in Kentucky in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Kentucky. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 499 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 Kentucky
11.8%
of yearly sightings
59
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
499
verified records a year
January 10.8%, February 11.8%, March 10.8%. Busiest month is April at 12%.
499 verified observations of coyotes in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
April
60 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 54 | 10.8% |
| Februarypeak | 59 | 11.8% |
| March | 54 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 60 | 12% |
| May | 49 | 9.8% |
| June | 27 | 5.4% |
| July | 39 | 7.8% |
| August | 16 | 3.2% |
| September | 29 | 5.8% |
| October | 38 | 7.6% |
| November | 31 | 6.2% |
| December | 43 | 8.6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 499 |
In Kentucky, February carries 11.8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (10.8%) 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 Kentucky 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
- Coyote499 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Kentucky in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 59 of the 499 verified coyotes sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see coyotes in Kentucky?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, February and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Kentucky?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and January, based on 499 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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