Coyotes in Oregon in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 305 of the 3,252 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 Oregon
9.4%
of yearly sightings
305
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
3,252
verified records a year
December 8.7%, January 9.4%, February 7.9%. 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, January carries 9.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (7.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Oregon are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January 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 January?+
Yes. January accounts for 305 of the 3,252 verified coyotes sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Oregon?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and January.
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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