Foxes in Kansas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see foxes in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 311 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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 foxes in Kansas
10%
of yearly sightings
31
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
311
verified records a year
March 7.4%, April 10%, May 18%. Busiest month is May at 18%.
311 verified observations of foxes in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
56 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 8.4% |
| February | 10 | 3.2% |
| March | 23 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 31 | 10% |
| Maypeak | 56 | 18% |
| Junepeak | 40 | 12.9% |
| July | 22 | 7.1% |
| August | 23 | 7.4% |
| September | 16 | 5.1% |
| October | 25 | 8% |
| November | 24 | 7.7% |
| December | 15 | 4.8% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 274 |
| Swift Fox | 35 |
In Kansas, April carries 10% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.7 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 rising from March (7.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (18%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Kansas are Red Fox and Swift 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 Fox274 records
- Swift Fox35 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Kansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 31 of the 311 verified foxes sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see foxes in Kansas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for foxes in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 311 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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