Raccoons in Louisiana in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 165 of the 2,031 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 raccoons in Louisiana
8.1%
of yearly sightings
165
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
2,031
verified records a year
January 6%, February 8.1%, March 14.7%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.
2,031 verified observations of raccoons in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
372 records (18.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 121 | 6% |
| February | 165 | 8.1% |
| Marchpeak | 298 | 14.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 372 | 18.3% |
| Maypeak | 182 | 9% |
| June | 155 | 7.6% |
| July | 125 | 6.2% |
| August | 112 | 5.5% |
| September | 119 | 5.9% |
| October | 147 | 7.2% |
| November | 124 | 6.1% |
| December | 111 | 5.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,031 |
In Louisiana, February carries 8.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 points below 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 (6%) into February, and it heads toward March (14.7%) after. The busiest month is April (18.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Louisiana are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon2,031 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Louisiana in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 165 of the 2,031 verified raccoons sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Louisiana?+
February 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 raccoons in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 2,031 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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