Coyotes in Wisconsin in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Wisconsin. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 174 of the 2,008 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 Wisconsin
8.7%
of yearly sightings
174
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
2,008
verified records a year
November 9.9%, December 8.7%, January 12.2%. Busiest month is February at 13.5%.
2,008 verified observations of coyotes in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
February
272 records (13.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 245 | 12.2% |
| Februarypeak | 272 | 13.5% |
| March | 187 | 9.3% |
| April | 156 | 7.8% |
| May | 153 | 7.6% |
| June | 111 | 5.5% |
| July | 109 | 5.4% |
| August | 78 | 3.9% |
| September | 135 | 6.7% |
| October | 189 | 9.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 199 | 9.9% |
| December | 174 | 8.7% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 2,008 |
In Wisconsin, December carries 8.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.4 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 November (9.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (12.2%) after. The busiest month is February (13.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Wisconsin are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote2,008 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Wisconsin in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 174 of the 2,008 verified coyotes sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Wisconsin?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though February and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Wisconsin?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and November, based on 2,008 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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