Dall Sheep in Alaska in May
Yes, May is a good month to see dall sheep in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 202 of the 1,399 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), 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 dall sheep in Alaska
14.4%
of yearly sightings
202
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
1,399
verified records a year
April 5.1%, May 14.4%, June 27.4%. 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, May carries 14.4% of the year's dall sheep sightings, about 6.1 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 April (5.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (27.4%) after. The busiest month is June (27.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dall sheep most often recorded in Alaska are Thinhorn Sheep. 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 202 of the 1,399 verified dall sheep sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see dall sheep in Alaska?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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