Coyotes in Idaho in March

Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Idaho. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 582 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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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Good month for coyotes in Idaho

9.3%

of yearly sightings

54

records in March

#6

busiest month of 12

582

verified records a year

February 3.8%, March 9.3%, April 11.3%. 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, March carries 9.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (3.8%) into March, and it heads toward April (11.3%) after. The busiest month is July (12.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote582 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Idaho

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Idaho in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 54 of the 582 verified coyotes sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.

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

March is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.