Coyotes in Idaho in September
Yes, September is a good month to see coyotes in Idaho. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 60 of the 582 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Idaho
10.3%
of yearly sightings
60
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
582
verified records a year
August 12%, September 10.3%, October 6.9%. Busiest month is July at 12.7%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 39 | 6.7% |
| February | 22 | 3.8% |
| March | 54 | 9.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 66 | 11.3% |
| May | 43 | 7.4% |
| June | 63 | 10.8% |
| Julypeak | 74 | 12.7% |
| Augustpeak | 70 | 12% |
| September | 60 | 10.3% |
| October | 40 | 6.9% |
| November | 31 | 5.3% |
| December | 20 | 3.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 582 |
In Idaho, September carries 10.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2 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 easing off from August (12%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.9%) 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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote582 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Idaho in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 60 of the 582 verified coyotes sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see coyotes in Idaho?+
September is the 5th 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.
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