Dall Sheep in Alaska in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dall sheep in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 204 of the 1,399 sightings logged across the year (14.6%), 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 dall sheep in Alaska
14.6%
of yearly sightings
204
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
1,399
verified records a year
July 17.9%, August 14.6%, September 6.8%. Busiest month is June at 27.4%.
1,399 verified observations of dall sheep in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dall sheep are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
383 records (27.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33 | 2.4% |
| February | 34 | 2.4% |
| March | 30 | 2.1% |
| April | 72 | 5.1% |
| May | 202 | 14.4% |
| Junepeak | 383 | 27.4% |
| Julypeak | 251 | 17.9% |
| Augustpeak | 204 | 14.6% |
| September | 95 | 6.8% |
| October | 26 | 1.9% |
| November | 46 | 3.3% |
| December | 23 | 1.6% |
Dall Sheep you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Thinhorn Sheep | 1,399 |
In Alaska, August carries 14.6% of the year's dall sheep sightings, about 6.3 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 easing off from July (17.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dall sheep most often recorded in Alaska are Thinhorn Sheep. 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 dall sheep you are most likely to see
- Thinhorn Sheep1,399 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dall sheep in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 204 of the 1,399 verified dall sheep sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 14.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dall sheep in Alaska?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for dall sheep in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 1,399 verified observations.
Which dall sheep are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Thinhorn Sheep, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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