Coyotes in New Jersey in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see coyotes in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 70 of the 568 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 Jersey
12.3%
of yearly sightings
70
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
568
verified records a year
March 14.1%, April 12.3%, May 7.9%. Busiest month is March at 14.1%.
568 verified observations of coyotes in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
March
80 records (14.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 54 | 9.5% |
| February | 52 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 80 | 14.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 70 | 12.3% |
| May | 45 | 7.9% |
| June | 43 | 7.6% |
| July | 40 | 7% |
| August | 27 | 4.8% |
| September | 36 | 6.3% |
| October | 40 | 7% |
| November | 36 | 6.3% |
| December | 45 | 7.9% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 568 |
In New Jersey, April carries 12.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 4 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 easing off from March (14.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (7.9%) 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 Jersey 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
- Coyote568 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in New Jersey in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 70 of the 568 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see coyotes in New Jersey?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and January.
What month is best for coyotes in New Jersey?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and January, based on 568 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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