Coyotes in Arkansas in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 37 of the 276 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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 Arkansas

13.4%

of yearly sightings

37

records in February

#1

busiest month of 12

276

verified records a year

January 10.1%, February 13.4%, March 11.2%. Busiest month is February at 13.4%.

Best months: February, March, November

276 verified observations of coyotes in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Arkansas

Peak month

February

37 records (13.4% of the year)

Quietest month

July

13 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2810.1%
Februarypeak3713.4%
Marchpeak3111.2%
April217.6%
May269.4%
June228%
July134.7%
August145.1%
September176.2%
October186.5%
Novemberpeak3010.9%
December196.9%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote276

In Arkansas, February carries 13.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 5.1 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 (10.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.2%) 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 Arkansas 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

  • Coyote276 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Arkansas

Start with live tours near Arkansas Post National Memorial, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Arkansas in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 37 of the 276 verified coyotes sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for coyotes in Arkansas?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, March and November, based on 276 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+

The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.