Pronghorns in Kansas in October
Yes, October is a good month to see pronghorns in Kansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 7 of the 80 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 Kansas
8.8%
of yearly sightings
7
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
80
verified records a year
September 11.3%, October 8.8%, November 3.8%. 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, October carries 8.8% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (11.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (3.8%) after. The busiest month is May (28.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Kansas are Pronghorn. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 7 of the 80 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see pronghorns in Kansas?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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