Coyotes in Utah in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see coyotes in Utah. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 118 of the 1,174 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 Utah
10.1%
of yearly sightings
118
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
1,174
verified records a year
August 8.7%, September 10.1%, October 8.6%. Busiest month is May at 10.9%.
1,174 verified observations of coyotes in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
128 records (10.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 90 | 7.7% |
| February | 113 | 9.6% |
| March | 90 | 7.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 120 | 10.2% |
| Maypeak | 128 | 10.9% |
| June | 80 | 6.8% |
| July | 80 | 6.8% |
| August | 102 | 8.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 118 | 10.1% |
| October | 101 | 8.6% |
| November | 76 | 6.5% |
| December | 76 | 6.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,174 |
In Utah, September carries 10.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.8 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 rising from August (8.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (8.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Utah are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote1,174 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Utah in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 118 of the 1,174 verified coyotes sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see coyotes in Utah?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and September.
What month is best for coyotes in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 1,174 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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