Coyotes in Oklahoma in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Oklahoma. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 490 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Oklahoma
10%
of yearly sightings
49
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
490
verified records a year
April 14.7%, May 10%, June 8%. Busiest month is April at 14.7%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 8.6% |
| February | 38 | 7.8% |
| Marchpeak | 45 | 9.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 72 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 49 | 10% |
| June | 39 | 8% |
| July | 24 | 4.9% |
| August | 16 | 3.3% |
| September | 40 | 8.2% |
| October | 41 | 8.4% |
| November | 43 | 8.8% |
| December | 41 | 8.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 490 |
In Oklahoma, May carries 10% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (14.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (8%) 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 Oklahoma 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
- Coyote490 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Oklahoma in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 49 of the 490 verified coyotes sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Oklahoma?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
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.
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