Foxes in Montana in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see foxes in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 148 of the 645 sightings logged across the year (22.9%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for foxes in Montana
22.9%
of yearly sightings
148
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
645
verified records a year
May 16.9%, June 22.9%, July 15%. Busiest month is June at 22.9%.
645 verified observations of foxes in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Montana
Peak month
June
148 records (22.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33 | 5.1% |
| February | 23 | 3.6% |
| March | 31 | 4.8% |
| April | 48 | 7.4% |
| Maypeak | 109 | 16.9% |
| Junepeak | 148 | 22.9% |
| Julypeak | 97 | 15% |
| August | 51 | 7.9% |
| September | 47 | 7.3% |
| October | 26 | 4% |
| November | 17 | 2.6% |
| December | 15 | 2.3% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 629 |
| Swift Fox | 12 |
In Montana, June carries 22.9% of the year's foxes sightings, about 14.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (16.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (15%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Montana are Red Fox and Swift 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 Fox629 records
- Swift Fox12 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Montana in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 148 of the 645 verified foxes sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 22.9% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see foxes in Montana?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
What month is best for foxes in Montana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 645 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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