Coyotes in Arkansas in January
Yes, January is a good month to see coyotes in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 276 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 Arkansas
10.1%
of yearly sightings
28
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
276
verified records a year
December 6.9%, January 10.1%, February 13.4%. Busiest month is February at 13.4%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 10.1% |
| Februarypeak | 37 | 13.4% |
| Marchpeak | 31 | 11.2% |
| April | 21 | 7.6% |
| May | 26 | 9.4% |
| June | 22 | 8% |
| July | 13 | 4.7% |
| August | 14 | 5.1% |
| September | 17 | 6.2% |
| October | 18 | 6.5% |
| Novemberpeak | 30 | 10.9% |
| December | 19 | 6.9% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 276 |
In Arkansas, January carries 10.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (13.4%) after. The busiest month is February (13.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Arkansas are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote276 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Arkansas in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 28 of the 276 verified coyotes sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Arkansas?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though February and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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