Coyotes in Maryland in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 77 of the 641 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Maryland

12%

of yearly sightings

77

records in February

#2

busiest month of 12

641

verified records a year

January 9.8%, February 12%, March 11.7%. Busiest month is April at 16.5%.

Best months: April, February, March

641 verified observations of coyotes in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Maryland

Peak month

April

106 records (16.5% of the year)

Quietest month

September

27 records

MonthObservationsShare
January639.8%
Februarypeak7712%
Marchpeak7511.7%
Aprilpeak10616.5%
May578.9%
June457%
July416.4%
August375.8%
September274.2%
October406.2%
November335.1%
December406.2%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote641

In Maryland, February carries 12% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.7 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 January (9.8%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in Maryland 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

  • Coyote641 records
Plan your tripAntietam National Battlefield

Plan your coyote trip in Maryland

Start with live tours near Antietam National Battlefield, 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 Maryland in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 77 of the 641 verified coyotes sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.

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

February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, February and March.

What month is best for coyotes in Maryland?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and March, based on 641 verified observations.

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

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