Coyotes in Maine in October
Yes, October is a good month to see coyotes in Maine. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 558 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 Maine
8.8%
of yearly sightings
49
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
558
verified records a year
September 7.5%, October 8.8%, November 5.7%. 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, October carries 8.8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.5 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 rising from September (7.5%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.7%) after. The busiest month is May (10.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Maine are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 49 of the 558 verified coyotes sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see coyotes in Maine?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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