Coyotes in North Dakota in August
Yes, August is a good month to see coyotes in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 234 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 North Dakota
12%
of yearly sightings
28
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
234
verified records a year
July 14.5%, August 12%, September 9%. Busiest month is May at 17.1%.
234 verified observations of coyotes in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
May
40 records (17.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 2.1% |
| February | 10 | 4.3% |
| March | 7 | 3% |
| April | 14 | 6% |
| Maypeak | 40 | 17.1% |
| Junepeak | 28 | 12% |
| Julypeak | 34 | 14.5% |
| August | 28 | 12% |
| September | 21 | 9% |
| October | 21 | 9% |
| November | 16 | 6.8% |
| December | 10 | 4.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 234 |
In North Dakota, August carries 12% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.7 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 July (14.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (9%) after. The busiest month is May (17.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in North Dakota are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote234 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in North Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 28 of the 234 verified coyotes sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see coyotes in North Dakota?+
August 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 North Dakota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, July and June, based on 234 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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