Foxes in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see foxes in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 56 of the 401 sightings logged across the year (14%), 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 foxes in Texas
14%
of yearly sightings
56
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
401
verified records a year
March 6.5%, April 14%, May 8%. Busiest month is April at 14%.
401 verified observations of foxes in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
56 records (14% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 50 | 12.5% |
| February | 31 | 7.7% |
| March | 26 | 6.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 56 | 14% |
| May | 32 | 8% |
| June | 25 | 6.2% |
| July | 29 | 7.2% |
| August | 15 | 3.7% |
| September | 26 | 6.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 39 | 9.7% |
| November | 39 | 9.7% |
| December | 33 | 8.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 357 |
| Kit Fox | 25 |
| Swift Fox | 3 |
In Texas, April carries 14% of the year's foxes sightings, about 5.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (6.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Texas are Red Fox, Kit Fox and Swift Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox357 records
- Kit Fox25 records
- Swift Fox3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 56 of the 401 verified foxes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 14% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see foxes in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and October.
What month is best for foxes in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and October, based on 401 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Red Fox, Kit Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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