Coyotes in Oklahoma in December

Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Oklahoma. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 41 of the 490 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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Good month for coyotes in Oklahoma

8.4%

of yearly sightings

41

records in December

#7

busiest month of 12

490

verified records a year

November 8.8%, December 8.4%, January 8.6%. Busiest month is April at 14.7%.

Best months: April, May, March

490 verified observations of coyotes in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Oklahoma

Peak month

April

72 records (14.7% of the year)

Quietest month

August

16 records

MonthObservationsShare
January428.6%
February387.8%
Marchpeak459.2%
Aprilpeak7214.7%
Maypeak4910%
June398%
July244.9%
August163.3%
September408.2%
October418.4%
November438.8%
December418.4%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote490

In Oklahoma, December carries 8.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (8.6%) after. The busiest month is April (14.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote490 records
Plan your tripChickasaw National Recreation Area

Plan your coyote trip in Oklahoma

Start with live tours near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Oklahoma in December?+

Yes. December accounts for 41 of the 490 verified coyotes sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is December a good time to see coyotes in Oklahoma?+

December is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for coyotes in Oklahoma?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 490 verified observations.

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

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