Coyotes in Nebraska in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see coyotes in Nebraska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 60 of the 578 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Nebraska

10.4%

of yearly sightings

60

records in November

#2

busiest month of 12

578

verified records a year

October 8.7%, November 10.4%, December 8.8%. Busiest month is January at 10.6%.

Best months: January, November, February

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)

Quietest month

July

26 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak6110.6%
Februarypeak5810%
March579.9%
April569.7%
May498.5%
June366.2%
July264.5%
August305.2%
September447.6%
October508.7%
Novemberpeak6010.4%
December518.8%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote578

In Nebraska, November carries 10.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.1 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 October (8.7%) into November, and it heads toward December (8.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November 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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote578 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Nebraska

Start with live tours near Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, 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 Nebraska in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 60 of the 578 verified coyotes sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see coyotes in Nebraska?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.