Coyotes in Louisiana in February

Yes, February is a good month to see coyotes in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 46 of the 476 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 Louisiana

9.7%

of yearly sightings

46

records in February

#4

busiest month of 12

476

verified records a year

January 7.6%, February 9.7%, March 9.7%. Busiest month is April at 13.4%.

Best months: April, October, November

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)

Quietest month

August

22 records

MonthObservationsShare
January367.6%
February469.7%
March469.7%
Aprilpeak6413.4%
May326.7%
June336.9%
July336.9%
August224.6%
September357.4%
Octoberpeak4910.3%
Novemberpeak479.9%
December336.9%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote476

In Louisiana, February carries 9.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.4 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 is rising from January (7.6%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.7%) after. The busiest month is April (13.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Louisiana 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

  • Coyote476 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Louisiana

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Louisiana in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 46 of the 476 verified coyotes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see coyotes in Louisiana?+

February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.