Deer in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see deer in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 184 of the 1,687 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for deer in Kansas
10.9%
of yearly sightings
184
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,687
verified records a year
April 12.1%, May 10.9%, June 14.6%. Busiest month is June at 14.6%.
1,687 verified observations of deer in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When deer are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
June
247 records (14.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 4.4% |
| February | 92 | 5.5% |
| March | 110 | 6.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 204 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 184 | 10.9% |
| Junepeak | 247 | 14.6% |
| July | 157 | 9.3% |
| August | 125 | 7.4% |
| September | 126 | 7.5% |
| October | 116 | 6.9% |
| November | 175 | 10.4% |
| December | 76 | 4.5% |
Deer you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1,578 |
| Mule Deer | 84 |
In Kansas, May carries 10.9% of the year's deer sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (12.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The deer most often recorded in Kansas are White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer. 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 deer you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Deer1,578 records
- Mule Deer84 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see deer in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 184 of the 1,687 verified deer sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see deer in Kansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, April and May.
What month is best for deer in Kansas?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and May, based on 1,687 verified observations.
Which deer are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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