Coyotes in Vermont in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Vermont. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 166 of the 1,456 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Vermont
11.4%
of yearly sightings
166
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
1,456
verified records a year
January 10.7%, February 11.4%, March 13.3%. Busiest month is March at 13.3%.
1,456 verified observations of coyotes in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
March
194 records (13.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 156 | 10.7% |
| Februarypeak | 166 | 11.4% |
| Marchpeak | 194 | 13.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 159 | 10.9% |
| May | 119 | 8.2% |
| June | 63 | 4.3% |
| July | 83 | 5.7% |
| August | 89 | 6.1% |
| September | 119 | 8.2% |
| October | 80 | 5.5% |
| November | 111 | 7.6% |
| December | 117 | 8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,456 |
In Vermont, February carries 11.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (13.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Vermont 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
- Coyote1,456 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Vermont in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 166 of the 1,456 verified coyotes sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see coyotes in Vermont?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, February and April.
What month is best for coyotes in Vermont?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and April, based on 1,456 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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