Coyotes in Louisiana in March
Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Louisiana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 46 of the 476 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 Louisiana
9.7%
of yearly sightings
46
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
476
verified records a year
February 9.7%, March 9.7%, April 13.4%. 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, March carries 9.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (13.4%) 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 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
- Coyote476 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Louisiana in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 46 of the 476 verified coyotes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see coyotes in Louisiana?+
March is the 5th 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.
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