Foxes in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in Montana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 109 of the 645 sightings logged across the year (16.9%), 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
16.9%
of yearly sightings
109
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
645
verified records a year
April 7.4%, May 16.9%, June 22.9%. 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, May carries 16.9% of the year's foxes sightings, about 8.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (7.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 109 of the 645 verified foxes sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 16.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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