Coyotes in Maine in February

Yes, February is a good month to see coyotes in Maine. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 48 of the 558 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.

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Good month for coyotes in Maine

8.6%

of yearly sightings

48

records in February

#6

busiest month of 12

558

verified records a year

January 9.1%, February 8.6%, March 8.8%. Busiest month is May at 10.4%.

Best months: May, April, January

558 verified observations of coyotes in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Maine

Peak month

May

58 records (10.4% of the year)

Quietest month

November

32 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak519.1%
February488.6%
March498.8%
Aprilpeak529.3%
Maypeak5810.4%
June478.4%
July468.2%
August488.6%
September427.5%
October498.8%
November325.7%
December366.5%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote558

In Maine, February carries 8.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (8.8%) after. The busiest month is May (10.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Maine are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote558 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Maine in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 48 of the 558 verified coyotes sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see coyotes in Maine?+

February is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for coyotes in Maine?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and January, based on 558 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Maine?+

The most-recorded species in Maine are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.