Coyotes in New Hampshire in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see coyotes in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 105 of the 906 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 New Hampshire
11.6%
of yearly sightings
105
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
906
verified records a year
March 7.4%, April 11.6%, May 8.9%. Busiest month is April at 11.6%.
906 verified observations of coyotes in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
April
105 records (11.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 80 | 8.8% |
| February | 66 | 7.3% |
| March | 67 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 105 | 11.6% |
| May | 81 | 8.9% |
| June | 68 | 7.5% |
| July | 53 | 5.8% |
| August | 61 | 6.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 88 | 9.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 98 | 10.8% |
| November | 73 | 8.1% |
| December | 66 | 7.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 906 |
In New Hampshire, April carries 11.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.3 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 March (7.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in New Hampshire 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
- Coyote906 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in New Hampshire in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 105 of the 906 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see coyotes in New Hampshire?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, October and September.
What month is best for coyotes in New Hampshire?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, October and September, based on 906 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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