Coyotes in Alaska in May
Yes, May is a good month to see coyotes in Alaska. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 246 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Alaska
8.1%
of yearly sightings
20
records in May
#7
busiest month of 12
246
verified records a year
April 11%, May 8.1%, June 8.5%. Busiest month is February at 12.2%.
246 verified observations of coyotes in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
February
30 records (12.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 4.5% |
| Februarypeak | 30 | 12.2% |
| Marchpeak | 23 | 9.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 27 | 11% |
| May | 20 | 8.1% |
| June | 21 | 8.5% |
| July | 18 | 7.3% |
| August | 19 | 7.7% |
| September | 19 | 7.7% |
| October | 23 | 9.3% |
| November | 14 | 5.7% |
| December | 21 | 8.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 246 |
In Alaska, May carries 8.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (11%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.5%) after. The busiest month is February (12.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Alaska are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote246 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Alaska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 20 of the 246 verified coyotes sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Alaska?+
May is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though February and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Alaska?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and March, based on 246 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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