Coyotes in Nebraska in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Nebraska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 61 of the 578 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 coyotes in Nebraska
10.6%
of yearly sightings
61
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
578
verified records a year
December 8.8%, January 10.6%, February 10%. Busiest month is January at 10.6%.
578 verified observations of coyotes in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
January
61 records (10.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 61 | 10.6% |
| Februarypeak | 58 | 10% |
| March | 57 | 9.9% |
| April | 56 | 9.7% |
| May | 49 | 8.5% |
| June | 36 | 6.2% |
| July | 26 | 4.5% |
| August | 30 | 5.2% |
| September | 44 | 7.6% |
| October | 50 | 8.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 60 | 10.4% |
| December | 51 | 8.8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 578 |
In Nebraska, January carries 10.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.3 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 December (8.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (10%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Nebraska are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote578 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Nebraska in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 61 of the 578 verified coyotes sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Nebraska?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, November and February.
What month is best for coyotes in Nebraska?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, November and February, based on 578 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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