Pronghorns in Nevada in August

Yes, August is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Nevada. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 93 of the 905 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for pronghorns in Nevada

10.3%

of yearly sightings

93

records in August

#3

busiest month of 12

905

verified records a year

July 8.8%, August 10.3%, September 6.7%. Busiest month is June at 25.5%.

Best months: June, May, August

905 verified observations of pronghorns in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When pronghorns are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

June

231 records (25.5% of the year)

Quietest month

November

14 records

MonthObservationsShare
January273%
February343.8%
March596.5%
April839.2%
Maypeak16618.3%
Junepeak23125.5%
July808.8%
Augustpeak9310.3%
September616.7%
October404.4%
November141.5%
December171.9%

Pronghorns you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Pronghorn905

In Nevada, August carries 10.3% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 2 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 July (8.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The pronghorns most often recorded in Nevada 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

  • Pronghorn905 records
Plan your tripDeath Valley National Park

Plan your pronghorn trip in Nevada

Start with live tours near Death Valley National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see pronghorns in Nevada in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 93 of the 905 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see pronghorns in Nevada?+

August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and August.

What month is best for pronghorns in Nevada?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and August, based on 905 verified observations.

Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Nevada?+

The most-recorded species in Nevada are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.