Foxes in Minnesota in June
Yes, June is a good month to see foxes in Minnesota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 166 of the 1,884 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 foxes in Minnesota
8.8%
of yearly sightings
166
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
1,884
verified records a year
May 10.7%, June 8.8%, July 7.1%. Busiest month is January at 11.1%.
1,884 verified observations of foxes in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
January
209 records (11.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 209 | 11.1% |
| February | 160 | 8.5% |
| March | 153 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 205 | 10.9% |
| Maypeak | 202 | 10.7% |
| June | 166 | 8.8% |
| July | 134 | 7.1% |
| August | 98 | 5.2% |
| September | 164 | 8.7% |
| October | 121 | 6.4% |
| November | 128 | 6.8% |
| December | 144 | 7.6% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 1,840 |
In Minnesota, June carries 8.8% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (10.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.1%) after. The busiest month is January (11.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Minnesota are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox1,840 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Minnesota in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 166 of the 1,884 verified foxes sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see foxes in Minnesota?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Minnesota?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and May, based on 1,884 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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