Coyotes in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 332 of the 2,050 sightings logged across the year (16.2%), 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 Wyoming
16.2%
of yearly sightings
332
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,050
verified records a year
April 4.1%, May 16.2%, June 17.4%. 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, May carries 16.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 7.9 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 rising from April (4.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.4%) 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 Wyoming 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
- Coyote2,050 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 332 of the 2,050 verified coyotes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 16.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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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