Foxes in North Dakota in August
Yes, August is a good month to see foxes in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 6 of the 59 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for foxes in North Dakota
10.2%
of yearly sightings
6
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
59
verified records a year
July 18.6%, August 10.2%, September 10.2%. Busiest month is May at 18.6%.
59 verified observations of foxes in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
May
11 records (18.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1.7% |
| February | 1 | 1.7% |
| March | 2 | 3.4% |
| April | 5 | 8.5% |
| Maypeak | 11 | 18.6% |
| Junepeak | 10 | 16.9% |
| Julypeak | 11 | 18.6% |
| August | 6 | 10.2% |
| September | 6 | 10.2% |
| October | 2 | 3.4% |
| November | 1 | 1.7% |
| December | 3 | 5.1% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 56 |
| Swift Fox | 3 |
In North Dakota, August carries 10.2% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (18.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (10.2%) after. The busiest month is May (18.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in North Dakota are Red Fox and Swift Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox56 records
- Swift Fox3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in North Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 6 of the 59 verified foxes sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see foxes in North Dakota?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in North Dakota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, July and June, based on 59 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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