Coyotes in Kansas in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 34 of the 341 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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.
Peak month for coyotes in Kansas
10%
of yearly sightings
34
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
341
verified records a year
December 5.9%, January 10%, February 12%. Busiest month is February at 12%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 34 | 10% |
| Februarypeak | 41 | 12% |
| March | 33 | 9.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 39 | 11.4% |
| May | 34 | 10% |
| June | 22 | 6.5% |
| July | 20 | 5.9% |
| August | 24 | 7% |
| September | 25 | 7.3% |
| October | 24 | 7% |
| November | 25 | 7.3% |
| December | 20 | 5.9% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 341 |
In Kansas, January carries 10% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (5.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (12%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January 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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote341 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Kansas in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 34 of the 341 verified coyotes sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Kansas?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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