Grizzly Bears in Montana in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see grizzly bears in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 175 of the 703 sightings logged across the year (24.9%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Peak month for grizzly bears in Montana
24.9%
of yearly sightings
175
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
703
verified records a year
July 22.2%, August 24.9%, September 16.4%. Busiest month is August at 24.9%.
703 verified observations of grizzly bears in Montana, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When grizzly bears are recorded in Montana
Peak month
August
175 records (24.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0.4% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 3 | 0.4% |
| April | 9 | 1.3% |
| May | 55 | 7.8% |
| Junepeak | 146 | 20.8% |
| Julypeak | 156 | 22.2% |
| Augustpeak | 175 | 24.9% |
| September | 115 | 16.4% |
| October | 29 | 4.1% |
| November | 10 | 1.4% |
| December | 2 | 0.3% |
Grizzly Bears you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Bear | 703 |
In Montana, August carries 24.9% of the year's grizzly bears sightings, about 16.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (22.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (16.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The grizzly bears most often recorded in Montana are Brown Bear. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which grizzly bears you are most likely to see
- Brown Bear703 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see grizzly bears in Montana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 175 of the 703 verified grizzly bears sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 24.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see grizzly bears in Montana?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and June.
What month is best for grizzly bears in Montana?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 703 verified observations.
Which grizzly bears are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Brown Bear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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