Mountain Goats in Montana in September
Yes, September is a good month to see mountain goats in Montana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 162 of the 1,818 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for mountain goats in Montana
8.9%
of yearly sightings
162
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
1,818
verified records a year
August 28.2%, September 8.9%, October 1.3%. Busiest month is July at 44.2%.
1,818 verified observations of mountain goats in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain goats are recorded in Montana
Peak month
July
804 records (44.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 0.6% |
| February | 5 | 0.3% |
| March | 11 | 0.6% |
| April | 16 | 0.9% |
| May | 49 | 2.7% |
| Junepeak | 219 | 12% |
| Julypeak | 804 | 44.2% |
| Augustpeak | 512 | 28.2% |
| September | 162 | 8.9% |
| October | 24 | 1.3% |
| November | 4 | 0.2% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Mountain Goats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Goat | 1,818 |
In Montana, September carries 8.9% of the year's mountain goats sightings, about 0.6 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 August (28.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (1.3%) after. The busiest month is July (44.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain goats most often recorded in Montana are Mountain Goat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which mountain goats you are most likely to see
- Mountain Goat1,818 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain goats in Montana in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 162 of the 1,818 verified mountain goats sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see mountain goats in Montana?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for mountain goats in Montana?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,818 verified observations.
Which mountain goats are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Mountain Goat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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