Foxes in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 59 sightings logged across the year (18.6%), 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 foxes in North Dakota
18.6%
of yearly sightings
11
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
59
verified records a year
April 8.5%, May 18.6%, June 16.9%. 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, May carries 18.6% of the year's foxes sightings, about 10.3 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 April (8.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in North Dakota are Red Fox and Swift Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox56 records
- Swift Fox3 records
Plan your fox trip in North Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in North Dakota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 11 of the 59 verified foxes sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 18.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in North Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, July and June.
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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