Coyotes in Texas in October
Yes, October is a good month to see coyotes in Texas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 1,312 of the 14,281 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 Texas
9.2%
of yearly sightings
1,312
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
14,281
verified records a year
September 7.6%, October 9.2%, November 10.2%. Busiest month is January at 10.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 1,537 | 10.8% |
| February | 1,360 | 9.5% |
| March | 1,303 | 9.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,490 | 10.4% |
| May | 1,087 | 7.6% |
| June | 708 | 5% |
| July | 653 | 4.6% |
| August | 806 | 5.6% |
| September | 1,079 | 7.6% |
| October | 1,312 | 9.2% |
| November | 1,463 | 10.2% |
| Decemberpeak | 1,483 | 10.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 14,281 |
In Texas, October carries 9.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (7.6%) into October, and it heads toward November (10.2%) 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote14,281 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Texas in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 1,312 of the 14,281 verified coyotes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see coyotes in Texas?+
October is the 6th 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.
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