Coyotes in Texas in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see coyotes in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,490 of the 14,281 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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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Peak month for coyotes in Texas

10.4%

of yearly sightings

1,490

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

14,281

verified records a year

March 9.1%, April 10.4%, May 7.6%. Busiest month is January at 10.8%.

Best months: January, April, December

14,281 verified observations of coyotes in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Texas

Peak month

January

1,537 records (10.8% of the year)

Quietest month

July

653 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak1,53710.8%
February1,3609.5%
March1,3039.1%
Aprilpeak1,49010.4%
May1,0877.6%
June7085%
July6534.6%
August8065.6%
September1,0797.6%
October1,3129.2%
November1,46310.2%
Decemberpeak1,48310.4%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote14,281

In Texas, April carries 10.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.1 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 rising from March (9.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (7.6%) 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 Texas 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

  • Coyote14,281 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

Plan your coyote trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, 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 Texas in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 1,490 of the 14,281 verified coyotes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see coyotes in Texas?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, April and December.

What month is best for coyotes in Texas?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and December, based on 14,281 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Texas?+

The most-recorded species in Texas are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.