Coyotes in Kansas in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see coyotes in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 41 of the 341 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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Peak month for coyotes in Kansas

12%

of yearly sightings

41

records in February

#1

busiest month of 12

341

verified records a year

January 10%, February 12%, March 9.7%. Busiest month is February at 12%.

Best months: February, April, January

341 verified observations of coyotes in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Kansas

Peak month

February

41 records (12% of the year)

Quietest month

July

20 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak3410%
Februarypeak4112%
March339.7%
Aprilpeak3911.4%
May3410%
June226.5%
July205.9%
August247%
September257.3%
October247%
November257.3%
December205.9%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote341

In Kansas, February carries 12% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from January (10%) into February, and it heads toward March (9.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote341 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Kansas

Start with live tours near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 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 Kansas in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 41 of the 341 verified coyotes sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see coyotes in Kansas?+

February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, April and January.

What month is best for coyotes in Kansas?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and January, based on 341 verified observations.

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

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