Coyotes in Louisiana in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see coyotes in Louisiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 47 of the 476 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Louisiana

9.9%

of yearly sightings

47

records in November

#3

busiest month of 12

476

verified records a year

October 10.3%, November 9.9%, December 6.9%. 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, November carries 9.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (6.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November 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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote476 records
Plan your tripJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plan your coyote trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Louisiana in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 47 of the 476 verified coyotes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.

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

November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.