Foxes in Colorado in April

Yes, April is a good month to see foxes in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 271 of the 2,677 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for foxes in Colorado

10.1%

of yearly sightings

271

records in April

#4

busiest month of 12

2,677

verified records a year

March 5.4%, April 10.1%, May 14.1%. Busiest month is June at 16.8%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

2,677 verified observations of foxes in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When foxes are recorded in Colorado

Peak month

June

450 records (16.8% of the year)

Quietest month

February

89 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1254.7%
February893.3%
March1455.4%
April27110.1%
Maypeak37814.1%
Junepeak45016.8%
Julypeak38014.2%
August2338.7%
September1796.7%
October1786.6%
November1314.9%
December1184.4%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox2,490
Swift Fox172
Kit Fox3

In Colorado, April carries 10.1% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.8 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 March (5.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.1%) after. The busiest month is June (16.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The foxes most often recorded in Colorado are Red Fox, Swift Fox and Kit Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which foxes you are most likely to see

  • Red Fox2,490 records
  • Swift Fox172 records
  • Kit Fox3 records
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Plan your fox trip in Colorado

Start with live tours near Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see foxes in Colorado in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 271 of the 2,677 verified foxes sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see foxes in Colorado?+

April 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 foxes in Colorado?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 2,677 verified observations.

Which foxes are you most likely to see in Colorado?+

The most-recorded species in Colorado are Red Fox, Swift Fox and Kit Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.