Foxes in Mississippi in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see foxes in Mississippi. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 95 sightings logged across the year (20%), 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.
Peak month for foxes in Mississippi
20%
of yearly sightings
19
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
95
verified records a year
March 7.4%, April 20%, May 8.4%. Busiest month is April at 20%.
95 verified observations of foxes in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
April
19 records (20% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 5.3% |
| February | 3 | 3.2% |
| March | 7 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 19 | 20% |
| May | 8 | 8.4% |
| Junepeak | 13 | 13.7% |
| July | 7 | 7.4% |
| August | 5 | 5.3% |
| September | 6 | 6.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 11 | 11.6% |
| November | 7 | 7.4% |
| December | 4 | 4.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 93 |
In Mississippi, April carries 20% of the year's foxes sightings, about 11.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (7.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Mississippi are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox93 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Mississippi in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 19 of the 95 verified foxes sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 20% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see foxes in Mississippi?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, June and October.
What month is best for foxes in Mississippi?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and October, based on 95 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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