Pronghorns in Colorado in September
Yes, September is a good month to see pronghorns in Colorado. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 220 of the 2,744 sightings logged across the year (8%), 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 pronghorns in Colorado
8%
of yearly sightings
220
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
2,744
verified records a year
August 8.2%, September 8%, October 5.7%. Busiest month is June at 21.2%.
2,744 verified observations of pronghorns in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
581 records (21.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 1.8% |
| February | 71 | 2.6% |
| March | 144 | 5.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 394 | 14.4% |
| Maypeak | 468 | 17.1% |
| Junepeak | 581 | 21.2% |
| July | 311 | 11.3% |
| August | 224 | 8.2% |
| September | 220 | 8% |
| October | 156 | 5.7% |
| November | 83 | 3% |
| December | 42 | 1.5% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 2,744 |
In Colorado, September carries 8% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (5.7%) after. The busiest month is June (21.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Colorado are Pronghorn. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn2,744 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Colorado in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 220 of the 2,744 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see pronghorns in Colorado?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for pronghorns in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,744 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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