Coyotes in New Hampshire in October

Yes, October is one of the best months to see coyotes in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 98 of the 906 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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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Peak month for coyotes in New Hampshire

10.8%

of yearly sightings

98

records in October

#2

busiest month of 12

906

verified records a year

September 9.7%, October 10.8%, November 8.1%. 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, October carries 10.8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.5 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 September (9.7%) into October, and it heads toward November (8.1%) 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 New Hampshire 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

  • Coyote906 records
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Plan your coyote trip in New Hampshire

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in New Hampshire in October?+

Yes. October accounts for 98 of the 906 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.

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

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