Coyotes in Louisiana in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see coyotes in Louisiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 476 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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
10.3%
of yearly sightings
49
records in October
#2
busiest month of 12
476
verified records a year
September 7.4%, October 10.3%, November 9.9%. 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, October carries 10.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2 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 is rising from September (7.4%) into October, and it heads toward November (9.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 49 of the 476 verified coyotes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see coyotes in Louisiana?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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