Coyotes in Wyoming in September
Yes, September is a good month to see coyotes in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 252 of the 2,050 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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
12.3%
of yearly sightings
252
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
2,050
verified records a year
August 9.7%, September 12.3%, October 6.9%. 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, September carries 12.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (9.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.9%) 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 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
- Coyote2,050 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Wyoming in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 252 of the 2,050 verified coyotes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see coyotes in Wyoming?+
September is the 4th 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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