Pronghorns in New Mexico in September
Yes, September is a good month to see pronghorns in New Mexico. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 179 of the 1,762 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.
Good month for pronghorns in New Mexico
10.2%
of yearly sightings
179
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,762
verified records a year
August 6.5%, September 10.2%, October 6.5%. 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, September carries 10.2% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 1.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (6.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.5%) after. The busiest month is June (16.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in New Mexico are Pronghorn. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 179 of the 1,762 verified pronghorns sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see pronghorns in New Mexico?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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