Coyotes in Louisiana in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see coyotes in Louisiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 64 of the 476 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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 Louisiana
13.4%
of yearly sightings
64
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
476
verified records a year
March 9.7%, April 13.4%, May 6.7%. Busiest month is April at 13.4%.
476 verified observations of coyotes in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
64 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 7.6% |
| February | 46 | 9.7% |
| March | 46 | 9.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 64 | 13.4% |
| May | 32 | 6.7% |
| June | 33 | 6.9% |
| July | 33 | 6.9% |
| August | 22 | 4.6% |
| September | 35 | 7.4% |
| Octoberpeak | 49 | 10.3% |
| Novemberpeak | 47 | 9.9% |
| December | 33 | 6.9% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 476 |
In Louisiana, April carries 13.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (9.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (6.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Louisiana are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote476 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Louisiana in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 64 of the 476 verified coyotes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see coyotes in Louisiana?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, October and November.
What month is best for coyotes in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, October and November, based on 476 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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