Foxes in Texas in December

Yes, December is a good month to see foxes in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 33 of the 401 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for foxes in Texas

8.2%

of yearly sightings

33

records in December

#5

busiest month of 12

401

verified records a year

November 9.7%, December 8.2%, January 12.5%. Busiest month is April at 14%.

Best months: April, January, October

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)

Quietest month

August

15 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak5012.5%
February317.7%
March266.5%
Aprilpeak5614%
May328%
June256.2%
July297.2%
August153.7%
September266.5%
Octoberpeak399.7%
November399.7%
December338.2%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox357
Kit Fox25
Swift Fox3

In Texas, December carries 8.2% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.1 points below 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 November (9.7%) into December, and it heads toward January (12.5%) after. The busiest month is April (14%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The foxes most often recorded in Texas are Red Fox, Kit Fox and Swift Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.

Which foxes you are most likely to see

  • Red Fox357 records
  • Kit Fox25 records
  • Swift Fox3 records
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Plan your fox 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see foxes in Texas in December?+

Yes. December accounts for 33 of the 401 verified foxes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.

Is December a good time to see foxes in Texas?+

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

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.