Coyotes in Oregon in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 284 of the 3,252 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 Oregon
8.7%
of yearly sightings
284
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
3,252
verified records a year
November 7.7%, December 8.7%, January 9.4%. Busiest month is April at 10.8%.
3,252 verified observations of coyotes in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
April
350 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 305 | 9.4% |
| February | 257 | 7.9% |
| March | 272 | 8.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 350 | 10.8% |
| Maypeak | 326 | 10% |
| June | 271 | 8.3% |
| July | 217 | 6.7% |
| August | 260 | 8% |
| September | 211 | 6.5% |
| October | 248 | 7.6% |
| November | 251 | 7.7% |
| December | 284 | 8.7% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 3,252 |
In Oregon, December carries 8.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.4 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 November and December, and it heads toward January (9.4%) after. The busiest month is April (10.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Oregon are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote3,252 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Oregon in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 284 of the 3,252 verified coyotes sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Oregon?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Oregon?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and January, based on 3,252 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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