Coyotes in Nevada in April
Yes, April is a good month to see coyotes in Nevada. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 95 of the 1,115 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Nevada
8.5%
of yearly sightings
95
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
1,115
verified records a year
March 6.2%, April 8.5%, May 8%. Busiest month is January at 10.3%.
1,115 verified observations of coyotes in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
January
115 records (10.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 115 | 10.3% |
| February | 88 | 7.9% |
| March | 69 | 6.2% |
| April | 95 | 8.5% |
| May | 89 | 8% |
| June | 92 | 8.3% |
| July | 70 | 6.3% |
| August | 82 | 7.4% |
| September | 106 | 9.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 114 | 10.2% |
| November | 83 | 7.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 112 | 10% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,115 |
In Nevada, April carries 8.5% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (6.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (8%) after. The busiest month is January (10.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Nevada are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote1,115 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Nevada in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 95 of the 1,115 verified coyotes sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see coyotes in Nevada?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Nevada?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, October and December, based on 1,115 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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