Pronghorns in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 280 of the 1,762 sightings logged across the year (15.9%), 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 New Mexico
15.9%
of yearly sightings
280
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,762
verified records a year
April 11%, May 15.9%, June 16.3%. Busiest month is June at 16.3%.
1,762 verified observations of pronghorns in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
June
287 records (16.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 4.1% |
| February | 65 | 3.7% |
| March | 108 | 6.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 193 | 11% |
| Maypeak | 280 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 287 | 16.3% |
| July | 188 | 10.7% |
| August | 114 | 6.5% |
| September | 179 | 10.2% |
| October | 115 | 6.5% |
| November | 83 | 4.7% |
| December | 77 | 4.4% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 1,762 |
In New Mexico, May carries 15.9% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 7.6 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 (11%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.3%) 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 New Mexico 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
- Pronghorn1,762 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 280 of the 1,762 verified pronghorns sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 15.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in New Mexico?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for pronghorns in New Mexico?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 1,762 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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