Coyotes in Massachusetts in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see coyotes in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 414 of the 3,563 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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Peak month for coyotes in Massachusetts

11.6%

of yearly sightings

414

records in March

#2

busiest month of 12

3,563

verified records a year

February 9.1%, March 11.6%, April 12%. Busiest month is April at 12%.

Best months: April, March, January

3,563 verified observations of coyotes in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Massachusetts

Peak month

April

428 records (12% of the year)

Quietest month

September

191 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak38510.8%
February3269.1%
Marchpeak41411.6%
Aprilpeak42812%
May3449.7%
June2456.9%
July2126%
August2045.7%
September1915.4%
October2376.7%
November2767.7%
December3018.4%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote3,563

In Massachusetts, March carries 11.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.3 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 February (9.1%) into March, and it heads toward April (12%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in Massachusetts are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote3,563 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Massachusetts

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Massachusetts in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 414 of the 3,563 verified coyotes sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see coyotes in Massachusetts?+

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

What month is best for coyotes in Massachusetts?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 3,563 verified observations.

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

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