Coyotes in Wisconsin in November
Yes, November is one of the best months to see coyotes in Wisconsin. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 199 of the 2,008 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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.
Peak month for coyotes in Wisconsin
9.9%
of yearly sightings
199
records in November
#3
busiest month of 12
2,008
verified records a year
October 9.4%, November 9.9%, December 8.7%. 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, November carries 9.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.6 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 holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (8.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November 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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November 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 November?+
Yes. November accounts for 199 of the 2,008 verified coyotes sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see coyotes in Wisconsin?+
November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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