Coyotes in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 68 of the 436 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 Montana
15.6%
of yearly sightings
68
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
436
verified records a year
April 7.8%, May 15.6%, June 9.9%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 6.2% |
| February | 28 | 6.4% |
| March | 27 | 6.2% |
| April | 34 | 7.8% |
| Maypeak | 68 | 15.6% |
| June | 43 | 9.9% |
| Julypeak | 45 | 10.3% |
| August | 28 | 6.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 45 | 10.3% |
| October | 33 | 7.6% |
| November | 32 | 7.3% |
| December | 26 | 6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 436 |
In Montana, May carries 15.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 7.3 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 (7.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.9%) 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 Montana 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
- Coyote436 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Montana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 68 of the 436 verified coyotes sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, July and September.
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.
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