Coyotes in West Virginia in March

Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in West Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 23 of the 278 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.

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Good month for coyotes in West Virginia

8.3%

of yearly sightings

23

records in March

#6

busiest month of 12

278

verified records a year

February 12.6%, March 8.3%, April 12.2%. Busiest month is February at 12.6%.

Best months: February, September, April

278 verified observations of coyotes in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in West Virginia

Peak month

February

35 records (12.6% of the year)

Quietest month

June

12 records

MonthObservationsShare
January259%
Februarypeak3512.6%
March238.3%
Aprilpeak3412.2%
May227.9%
June124.3%
July124.3%
August124.3%
Septemberpeak3512.6%
October279.7%
November227.9%
December196.8%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote278

In West Virginia, March carries 8.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0 points above 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 easing off from February (12.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (12.2%) after. The busiest month is February (12.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in West Virginia are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote278 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in West Virginia in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 23 of the 278 verified coyotes sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see coyotes in West Virginia?+

March is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though February and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for coyotes in West Virginia?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, September and April, based on 278 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+

The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.