Home
Red Fox in New Hampshire

Red Fox in New Hampshire

Vulpes vulpes

Red Fox in New Hampshire — Quick Overview

There are 348 recorded sightings of Red Fox in New Hampshire, with 36 observations documented in the past 12 months. Local sightings are most frequently reported in April through July.

When to See Red Fox in New Hampshire

Most often reported in April through July.

Monthly sightings distribution for Red Fox in New Hampshire
MonthRecorded SightingsPeak Month
January18No
February0No
March35No
April39Yes
May33Yes
June29Yes
July36Yes
August25No
September19No
October0No
November47No
December27No

Compared With Other Regions

Explore how Red Fox sightings in New Hampshire compare to other North American hubs:

Rusty-orange above with a white chest, black lower legs and a bushy, white-tipped tail, this is the largest of the true foxes and an easy animal to identify. It occupies woodland, farmland, tundra and even city streets across the Northern Hemisphere, hunting rodents and rabbits and eating fruit or scraps as well. Dawn and dusk give the best chance, especially if you watch a field edge for the high pounce used to catch a vole.

Other Wildlife to Look for in New Hampshire

Live Field Tracking

Track Red Fox in New Hampshire

See where Red Fox was reported near you — get alerts when wildlife is spotted nearby.

Download on App Store

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to see a Red Fox in New Hampshire?

Red Fox is most often reported in New Hampshire in April through July, based on GBIF records. Reports partly reflect when more people are outdoors, so sightings in other months are possible.

Where can I see a Red Fox in New Hampshire?

There are 348 documented Red Fox records in New Hampshire. Parks, refuges and protected areas with suitable habitat are the best places to start; the charts above show when it's reported most.

How can I find Red Fox sightings near me in New Hampshire?

Use the WildMap app on iOS to see recent reports within 100 km from the past 7 days for free (WildMap Pro: 200 km and 30 days), and turn on alerts for sightings near you in New Hampshire.