Bison in Colorado in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see bison in Colorado. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,322 of the 6,179 sightings logged across the year (21.4%), 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.
Peak month for bison in Colorado
21.4%
of yearly sightings
1,322
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
6,179
verified records a year
June 14.6%, July 21.4%, August 16.8%. Busiest month is July at 21.4%.
6,179 verified observations of bison in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bison are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
July
1,322 records (21.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 138 | 2.2% |
| February | 168 | 2.7% |
| March | 291 | 4.7% |
| April | 421 | 6.8% |
| May | 463 | 7.5% |
| Junepeak | 901 | 14.6% |
| Julypeak | 1,322 | 21.4% |
| Augustpeak | 1,040 | 16.8% |
| September | 548 | 8.9% |
| October | 447 | 7.2% |
| November | 269 | 4.4% |
| December | 171 | 2.8% |
Bison you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | 4,319 |
| Mountain Goat | 1,423 |
| American Bison | 282 |
| Domestic Sheep | 70 |
| Domestic Cattle | 53 |
| Domestic Goat | 7 |
In Colorado, July carries 21.4% of the year's bison sightings, about 13.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (14.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (16.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bison most often recorded in Colorado are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and American Bison. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which bison you are most likely to see
- Bighorn Sheep4,319 records
- Mountain Goat1,423 records
- American Bison282 records
- Domestic Sheep70 records
- Domestic Cattle53 records
- Domestic Goat7 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bison in Colorado in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 1,322 of the 6,179 verified bison sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 21.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see bison in Colorado?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for bison in Colorado?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 6,179 verified observations.
Which bison are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and American Bison, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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