Coyotes in Kansas in March

Yes, March is a good month to see coyotes in Kansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 33 of the 341 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 Kansas

9.7%

of yearly sightings

33

records in March

#5

busiest month of 12

341

verified records a year

February 12%, March 9.7%, April 11.4%. 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, March carries 9.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.4 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 February (12%) into March, and it heads toward April (11.4%) after. The busiest month is February (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Kansas 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

  • Coyote341 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Kansas

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Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Kansas in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 33 of the 341 verified coyotes sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.

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

March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.