Coyotes in Idaho in August

Yes, August is one of the best months to see coyotes in Idaho. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 70 of the 582 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Idaho

12%

of yearly sightings

70

records in August

#2

busiest month of 12

582

verified records a year

July 12.7%, August 12%, September 10.3%. Busiest month is July at 12.7%.

Best months: July, August, AprilPeak season right now

582 verified observations of coyotes in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Idaho

Peak month

July

74 records (12.7% of the year)

Quietest month

December

20 records

MonthObservationsShare
January396.7%
February223.8%
March549.3%
Aprilpeak6611.3%
May437.4%
June6310.8%
Julypeak7412.7%
Augustpeak7012%
September6010.3%
October406.9%
November315.3%
December203.4%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote582

In Idaho, August carries 12% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (10.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in Idaho are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote582 records
Plan your tripCity Of Rocks National Reserve

Plan your coyote trip in Idaho

Start with live tours near City Of Rocks National Reserve, 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 Idaho in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 70 of the 582 verified coyotes sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see coyotes in Idaho?+

August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and April.

What month is best for coyotes in Idaho?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and April, based on 582 verified observations.

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

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