Foxes in Texas in November

Yes, November is a good month to see foxes in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 39 of the 401 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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

9.7%

of yearly sightings

39

records in November

#4

busiest month of 12

401

verified records a year

October 9.7%, November 9.7%, December 8.2%. 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, November carries 9.7% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (8.2%) 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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which foxes you are most likely to see

  • Red Fox357 records
  • Kit Fox25 records
  • Swift Fox3 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

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.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see foxes in Texas in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 39 of the 401 verified foxes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.

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

November is the 4th 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.