Pronghorns in Montana in August
Yes, August is a good month to see pronghorns in Montana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 186 of the 1,517 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 pronghorns in Montana
12.3%
of yearly sightings
186
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
1,517
verified records a year
July 12.5%, August 12.3%, September 20.6%. Busiest month is September at 20.6%.
1,517 verified observations of pronghorns in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Montana
Peak month
September
313 records (20.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34 | 2.2% |
| February | 40 | 2.6% |
| March | 42 | 2.8% |
| April | 74 | 4.9% |
| Maypeak | 231 | 15.2% |
| Junepeak | 264 | 17.4% |
| July | 189 | 12.5% |
| August | 186 | 12.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 313 | 20.6% |
| October | 75 | 4.9% |
| November | 46 | 3% |
| December | 23 | 1.5% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 1,517 |
In Montana, August carries 12.3% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (20.6%) after. The busiest month is September (20.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Montana are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn1,517 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Montana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 186 of the 1,517 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see pronghorns in Montana?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for pronghorns in Montana?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, June and May, based on 1,517 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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