Pronghorns in Nebraska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Nebraska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 207 sightings logged across the year (23.7%), 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 Nebraska
23.7%
of yearly sightings
49
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
207
verified records a year
April 5.8%, May 23.7%, June 26.1%. Busiest month is June at 26.1%.
207 verified observations of pronghorns in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
June
54 records (26.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 1.9% |
| February | 3 | 1.4% |
| March | 12 | 5.8% |
| April | 12 | 5.8% |
| Maypeak | 49 | 23.7% |
| Junepeak | 54 | 26.1% |
| Julypeak | 27 | 13% |
| August | 12 | 5.8% |
| September | 19 | 9.2% |
| October | 8 | 3.9% |
| November | 1 | 0.5% |
| December | 6 | 2.9% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 207 |
In Nebraska, May carries 23.7% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 15.4 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 (5.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (26.1%) 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 Nebraska 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
- Pronghorn207 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Nebraska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 49 of the 207 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 23.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Nebraska?+
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 pronghorns in Nebraska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 207 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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