Coyotes in North Dakota in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see coyotes in North Dakota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 234 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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.

Peak month for coyotes in North Dakota

12%

of yearly sightings

28

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

234

verified records a year

May 17.1%, June 12%, July 14.5%. Busiest month is May at 17.1%.

Best months: May, July, JunePeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

January

5 records

MonthObservationsShare
January52.1%
February104.3%
March73%
April146%
Maypeak4017.1%
Junepeak2812%
Julypeak3414.5%
August2812%
September219%
October219%
November166.8%
December104.3%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote234

In North Dakota, June carries 12% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (17.1%) into June, and it heads toward July (14.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in North Dakota 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

  • Coyote234 records
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Plan your coyote trip in North Dakota

Start with live tours near Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in North Dakota in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 28 of the 234 verified coyotes sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see coyotes in North Dakota?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, July and June.

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.