Deer in North Dakota in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see deer in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 135 of the 718 sightings logged across the year (18.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for deer in North Dakota
18.8%
of yearly sightings
135
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
718
verified records a year
May 10.9%, June 18.8%, July 14.9%. Busiest month is June at 18.8%.
718 verified observations of deer in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When deer are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
June
135 records (18.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.1% |
| February | 18 | 2.5% |
| March | 31 | 4.3% |
| April | 61 | 8.5% |
| Maypeak | 78 | 10.9% |
| Junepeak | 135 | 18.8% |
| Julypeak | 107 | 14.9% |
| August | 66 | 9.2% |
| September | 58 | 8.1% |
| October | 48 | 6.7% |
| November | 51 | 7.1% |
| December | 43 | 6% |
Deer you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 368 |
| Mule Deer | 326 |
In North Dakota, June carries 18.8% of the year's deer sightings, about 10.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (10.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (14.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The deer most often recorded in North Dakota are White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which deer you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Deer368 records
- Mule Deer326 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see deer in North Dakota in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 135 of the 718 verified deer sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 18.8% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see deer in North Dakota?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for deer in North Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 718 verified observations.
Which deer are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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