Foxes in Louisiana in January
Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 21 of the 214 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for foxes in Louisiana
9.8%
of yearly sightings
21
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
214
verified records a year
December 4.2%, January 9.8%, February 4.2%. Busiest month is April at 32.7%.
214 verified observations of foxes in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
70 records (32.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 9.8% |
| February | 9 | 4.2% |
| Marchpeak | 38 | 17.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 70 | 32.7% |
| Maypeak | 22 | 10.3% |
| June | 14 | 6.5% |
| July | 5 | 2.3% |
| August | 4 | 1.9% |
| September | 6 | 2.8% |
| October | 9 | 4.2% |
| November | 7 | 3.3% |
| December | 9 | 4.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 210 |
In Louisiana, January carries 9.8% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.5 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 December (4.2%) into January, and it heads toward February (4.2%) after. The busiest month is April (32.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Louisiana are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox210 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Louisiana in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 21 of the 214 verified foxes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Louisiana?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 214 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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