Coyotes in Montana in June

Yes, June is a good month to see coyotes in Montana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 436 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for coyotes in Montana

9.9%

of yearly sightings

43

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

436

verified records a year

May 15.6%, June 9.9%, July 10.3%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.

Best months: May, July, SeptemberPeak season right now

436 verified observations of coyotes in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Montana

Peak month

May

68 records (15.6% of the year)

Quietest month

December

26 records

MonthObservationsShare
January276.2%
February286.4%
March276.2%
April347.8%
Maypeak6815.6%
June439.9%
Julypeak4510.3%
August286.4%
Septemberpeak4510.3%
October337.6%
November327.3%
December266%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote436

In Montana, June carries 9.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (15.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (10.3%) after. The busiest month is May (15.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Montana are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote436 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Montana in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 43 of the 436 verified coyotes sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see coyotes in Montana?+

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for coyotes in Montana?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, July and September, based on 436 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Montana?+

The most-recorded species in Montana are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.