Coyotes in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see coyotes in Arkansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 276 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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
9.4%
of yearly sightings
26
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
276
verified records a year
April 7.6%, May 9.4%, June 8%. 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, May carries 9.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (7.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (8%) 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 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
- Coyote276 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Arkansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 26 of the 276 verified coyotes sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Arkansas?+
May is the 5th 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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