Coyotes in Oregon in March

Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 272 of the 3,252 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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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Good month for coyotes in Oregon

8.4%

of yearly sightings

272

records in March

#5

busiest month of 12

3,252

verified records a year

February 7.9%, March 8.4%, April 10.8%. Busiest month is April at 10.8%.

Best months: April, May, January

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)

Quietest month

September

211 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak3059.4%
February2577.9%
March2728.4%
Aprilpeak35010.8%
Maypeak32610%
June2718.3%
July2176.7%
August2608%
September2116.5%
October2487.6%
November2517.7%
December2848.7%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote3,252

In Oregon, March carries 8.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (10.8%) 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote3,252 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your coyote trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Oregon in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 272 of the 3,252 verified coyotes sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see coyotes in Oregon?+

March is the 5th 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.