Pronghorns in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 23 of the 80 sightings logged across the year (28.8%), 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.
Peak month for pronghorns in Kansas
28.8%
of yearly sightings
23
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
80
verified records a year
April 16.3%, May 28.8%, June 17.5%. Busiest month is May at 28.8%.
80 verified observations of pronghorns in Kansas, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
23 records (28.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 3 | 3.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 13 | 16.3% |
| Maypeak | 23 | 28.8% |
| Junepeak | 14 | 17.5% |
| July | 2 | 2.5% |
| August | 3 | 3.8% |
| September | 9 | 11.3% |
| October | 7 | 8.8% |
| November | 3 | 3.8% |
| December | 3 | 3.8% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 80 |
In Kansas, May carries 28.8% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 20.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (16.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Kansas are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn80 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 23 of the 80 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 28.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Kansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for pronghorns in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 80 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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