Coyotes in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is a good month to see coyotes in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 198 of the 2,050 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in Wyoming
9.7%
of yearly sightings
198
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
2,050
verified records a year
July 12.6%, August 9.7%, September 12.3%. Busiest month is June at 17.4%.
2,050 verified observations of coyotes in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
356 records (17.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 111 | 5.4% |
| February | 116 | 5.7% |
| March | 80 | 3.9% |
| April | 85 | 4.1% |
| Maypeak | 332 | 16.2% |
| Junepeak | 356 | 17.4% |
| Julypeak | 258 | 12.6% |
| August | 198 | 9.7% |
| September | 252 | 12.3% |
| October | 142 | 6.9% |
| November | 43 | 2.1% |
| December | 77 | 3.8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 2,050 |
In Wyoming, August carries 9.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (12.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (12.3%) after. The busiest month is June (17.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Wyoming are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote2,050 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 198 of the 2,050 verified coyotes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see coyotes in Wyoming?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 2,050 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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