Coyotes in New Jersey in February
Yes, February is a good month to see coyotes in New Jersey. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 52 of the 568 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in New Jersey
9.2%
of yearly sightings
52
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
568
verified records a year
January 9.5%, February 9.2%, March 14.1%. 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, February carries 9.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (14.1%) after. The busiest month is March (14.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in New Jersey are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February 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 February?+
Yes. February accounts for 52 of the 568 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see coyotes in New Jersey?+
February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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