Coyotes in Nevada in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see coyotes in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 114 of the 1,115 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.
Peak month for coyotes in Nevada
10.2%
of yearly sightings
114
records in October
#2
busiest month of 12
1,115
verified records a year
September 9.5%, October 10.2%, November 7.4%. 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, October carries 10.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.9 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 holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (7.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Nevada are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 114 of the 1,115 verified coyotes sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see coyotes in Nevada?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, October and December.
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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