Coyotes in Wisconsin in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Wisconsin. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 272 of the 2,008 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Wisconsin

13.5%

of yearly sightings

272

records in February

#1

busiest month of 12

2,008

verified records a year

January 12.2%, February 13.5%, March 9.3%. Busiest month is February at 13.5%.

Best months: February, January, November

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)

Quietest month

August

78 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak24512.2%
Februarypeak27213.5%
March1879.3%
April1567.8%
May1537.6%
June1115.5%
July1095.4%
August783.9%
September1356.7%
October1899.4%
Novemberpeak1999.9%
December1748.7%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote2,008

In Wisconsin, February carries 13.5% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 5.2 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 (12.2%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

  • Coyote2,008 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Wisconsin

Start with live tours near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Wisconsin in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 272 of the 2,008 verified coyotes sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see coyotes in Wisconsin?+

February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, January and November.

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.