Pronghorns in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 231 of the 1,517 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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 pronghorns in Montana
15.2%
of yearly sightings
231
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,517
verified records a year
April 4.9%, May 15.2%, June 17.4%. 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, May carries 15.2% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 6.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Montana are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn1,517 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Montana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 231 of the 1,517 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, June and May.
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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