Coyotes in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 40 of the 234 sightings logged across the year (17.1%), 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 North Dakota
17.1%
of yearly sightings
40
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
234
verified records a year
April 6%, May 17.1%, June 12%. 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, May carries 17.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 8.8 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 (6%) into May, and it heads toward June (12%) 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 North Dakota 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
- Coyote234 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in North Dakota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 40 of the 234 verified coyotes sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 17.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in North Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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.
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