Pronghorns in North Dakota in April
Yes, April is a good month to see pronghorns in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 32 of the 278 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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 North Dakota
11.5%
of yearly sightings
32
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
278
verified records a year
March 2.2%, April 11.5%, May 18.3%. Busiest month is June at 25.9%.
278 verified observations of pronghorns in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
June
72 records (25.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 1.1% |
| February | 2 | 0.7% |
| March | 6 | 2.2% |
| April | 32 | 11.5% |
| Maypeak | 51 | 18.3% |
| Junepeak | 72 | 25.9% |
| Julypeak | 41 | 14.7% |
| August | 26 | 9.4% |
| September | 25 | 9% |
| October | 8 | 2.9% |
| November | 8 | 2.9% |
| December | 4 | 1.4% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 278 |
In North Dakota, April carries 11.5% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 3.2 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 rising from March (2.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (18.3%) after. The busiest month is June (25.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in North Dakota are Pronghorn. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn278 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in North Dakota in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 32 of the 278 verified pronghorns sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see pronghorns in North Dakota?+
April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for pronghorns in North Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 278 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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