Bison in Hawaii in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see bison in Hawaii. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 119 of the 1,017 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Domestic Sheep photographed in HawaiiDomestic Goat photographed in HawaiiEuropean Mouflon photographed in Hawaii
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bison in Hawaii

11.7%

of yearly sightings

119

records in March

#2

busiest month of 12

1,017

verified records a year

February 6%, March 11.7%, April 8.6%. Busiest month is May at 13.5%.

Best months: May, March, June

1,017 verified observations of bison in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bison are recorded in Hawaii

Peak month

May

137 records (13.5% of the year)

Quietest month

September

47 records

MonthObservationsShare
January959.3%
February616%
Marchpeak11911.7%
April878.6%
Maypeak13713.5%
Junepeak969.4%
July848.3%
August706.9%
September474.6%
October737.2%
November676.6%
December818%

Bison you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Domestic Goat786
Domestic Sheep168
Domestic Cattle45

In Hawaii, March carries 11.7% of the year's bison sightings, about 3.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (6%) into March, and it heads toward April (8.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bison most often recorded in Hawaii are Domestic Goat, Domestic Sheep and Domestic Cattle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which bison you are most likely to see

  • Domestic Goat786 records
  • Domestic Sheep168 records
  • Domestic Cattle45 records
Plan your tripAla Kahakai National Historic Trail

Plan your bison trip in Hawaii

Start with live tours near Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, 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 bison in Hawaii in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 119 of the 1,017 verified bison sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see bison in Hawaii?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, March and June.

What month is best for bison in Hawaii?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and June, based on 1,017 verified observations.

Which bison are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+

The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Domestic Goat, Domestic Sheep and Domestic Cattle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.