Coyotes in New Hampshire in November

Yes, November is a good month to see coyotes in New Hampshire. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 73 of the 906 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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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Good month for coyotes in New Hampshire

8.1%

of yearly sightings

73

records in November

#6

busiest month of 12

906

verified records a year

October 10.8%, November 8.1%, December 7.3%. Busiest month is April at 11.6%.

Best months: April, October, September

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)

Quietest month

July

53 records

MonthObservationsShare
January808.8%
February667.3%
March677.4%
Aprilpeak10511.6%
May818.9%
June687.5%
July535.8%
August616.7%
Septemberpeak889.7%
Octoberpeak9810.8%
November738.1%
December667.3%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote906

In New Hampshire, November carries 8.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from October (10.8%) into November, and it heads toward December (7.3%) after. The busiest month is April (11.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in New Hampshire 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

  • Coyote906 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in New Hampshire in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 73 of the 906 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see coyotes in New Hampshire?+

November is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.