Coyote packs typically consist of 3 to 7 members, usually comprising a breeding pair and their offspring, though groups can range from 2 to over 10 depending on food availability and territory. While they form social groups, they often hunt alone or in pairs. 

• Pack Composition: A standard pack includes an alpha pair (who mate for life) and pups from current or previous years.

• Size Variance: While often 3–7, packs can be as small as a pair or larger, especially in resource-rich areas (up to 20+ in some reports).

• Behavior: Despite traveling in groups, they are generally less cohesive than wolf packs, often hunting individually or in smaller, loose pairs, which leads to many coyotes being seen alone.

• Regional Differences: Western coyotes are more likely to be solitary or in smaller pairs, while eastern coyotes may form larger, more stable packs.

• Seasonal Changes: Pack sizes are often largest in late summer and fall, following the birth of pups.