Foxes in West Virginia in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see foxes in West Virginia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 65 of the 370 sightings logged across the year (17.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for foxes in West Virginia
17.6%
of yearly sightings
65
records in February
#1
busiest month of 12
370
verified records a year
January 6.5%, February 17.6%, March 14.9%. Busiest month is February at 17.6%.
370 verified observations of foxes in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
February
65 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 6.5% |
| Februarypeak | 65 | 17.6% |
| Marchpeak | 55 | 14.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 61 | 16.5% |
| May | 38 | 10.3% |
| June | 31 | 8.4% |
| July | 18 | 4.9% |
| August | 9 | 2.4% |
| September | 18 | 4.9% |
| October | 23 | 6.2% |
| November | 16 | 4.3% |
| December | 12 | 3.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 365 |
In West Virginia, February carries 17.6% of the year's foxes sightings, about 9.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from January (6.5%) into February, and it heads toward March (14.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in West Virginia are Red Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox365 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in West Virginia in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 65 of the 370 verified foxes sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 17.6% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see foxes in West Virginia?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, April and March.
What month is best for foxes in West Virginia?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and March, based on 370 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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