Pronghorns in Nevada in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 166 of the 905 sightings logged across the year (18.3%), 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.
Peak month for pronghorns in Nevada
18.3%
of yearly sightings
166
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
905
verified records a year
April 9.2%, May 18.3%, June 25.5%. Busiest month is June at 25.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 3% |
| February | 34 | 3.8% |
| March | 59 | 6.5% |
| April | 83 | 9.2% |
| Maypeak | 166 | 18.3% |
| Junepeak | 231 | 25.5% |
| July | 80 | 8.8% |
| Augustpeak | 93 | 10.3% |
| September | 61 | 6.7% |
| October | 40 | 4.4% |
| November | 14 | 1.5% |
| December | 17 | 1.9% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 905 |
In Nevada, May carries 18.3% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 10 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 (9.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (25.5%) 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 Nevada 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
- Pronghorn905 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 166 of the 905 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 18.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Nevada?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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