Coyotes in Vermont in September
Yes, September is a good month to see coyotes in Vermont. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 119 of the 1,456 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Vermont
8.2%
of yearly sightings
119
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
1,456
verified records a year
August 6.1%, September 8.2%, October 5.5%. 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, September carries 8.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.1 points below 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 August (6.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.5%) after. The busiest month is March (13.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Vermont are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 119 of the 1,456 verified coyotes sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see coyotes in Vermont?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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