Coyotes in Missouri in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Missouri. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 82 of the 734 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 Missouri
11.2%
of yearly sightings
82
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
734
verified records a year
April 9.7%, May 11.2%, June 9%. Busiest month is October at 16.9%.
734 verified observations of coyotes in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
October
124 records (16.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 59 | 8% |
| Februarypeak | 74 | 10.1% |
| March | 48 | 6.5% |
| April | 71 | 9.7% |
| Maypeak | 82 | 11.2% |
| June | 66 | 9% |
| July | 32 | 4.4% |
| August | 25 | 3.4% |
| September | 52 | 7.1% |
| Octoberpeak | 124 | 16.9% |
| November | 49 | 6.7% |
| December | 52 | 7.1% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 734 |
In Missouri, May carries 11.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (9.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (9%) 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 Missouri 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
- Coyote734 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Missouri in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 82 of the 734 verified coyotes sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Missouri?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, May and February.
What month is best for coyotes in Missouri?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, May and February, based on 734 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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