Coyotes in Texas in February

Yes, February is a good month to see coyotes in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 1,360 of the 14,281 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 Texas

9.5%

of yearly sightings

1,360

records in February

#5

busiest month of 12

14,281

verified records a year

January 10.8%, February 9.5%, March 9.1%. 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, February carries 9.5% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.2 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 is easing off from January (10.8%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.1%) after. The busiest month is January (10.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Texas 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

  • Coyote14,281 records
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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 February?+

Yes. February accounts for 1,360 of the 14,281 verified coyotes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.

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

February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.