Coyotes in Maine in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Maine. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 58 of the 558 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Maine
10.4%
of yearly sightings
58
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
558
verified records a year
April 9.3%, May 10.4%, June 8.4%. Busiest month is May at 10.4%.
558 verified observations of coyotes in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Maine
Peak month
May
58 records (10.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 51 | 9.1% |
| February | 48 | 8.6% |
| March | 49 | 8.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 52 | 9.3% |
| Maypeak | 58 | 10.4% |
| June | 47 | 8.4% |
| July | 46 | 8.2% |
| August | 48 | 8.6% |
| September | 42 | 7.5% |
| October | 49 | 8.8% |
| November | 32 | 5.7% |
| December | 36 | 6.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 558 |
In Maine, May carries 10.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.1 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 April (9.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Maine are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote558 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Maine in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 58 of the 558 verified coyotes sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Maine?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Maine?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and January, based on 558 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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