Raccoons in Vermont in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see raccoons in Vermont. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 264 of the 2,451 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Peak month for raccoons in Vermont

10.8%

of yearly sightings

264

records in March

#3

busiest month of 12

2,451

verified records a year

February 6.7%, March 10.8%, April 15.3%. Busiest month is April at 15.3%.

Best months: April, May, March

2,451 verified observations of raccoons in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Vermont

Peak month

April

374 records (15.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

101 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1174.8%
February1636.7%
Marchpeak26410.8%
Aprilpeak37415.3%
Maypeak34914.2%
June2229.1%
July1767.2%
August2028.2%
September1867.6%
October1646.7%
November1335.4%
December1014.1%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon2,451

In Vermont, March carries 10.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (6.7%) into March, and it heads toward April (15.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The raccoons most often recorded in Vermont are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon2,451 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your raccoon trip in Vermont

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Vermont in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 264 of the 2,451 verified raccoons sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see raccoons in Vermont?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.

What month is best for raccoons in Vermont?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 2,451 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Vermont?+

The most-recorded species in Vermont are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.