Pronghorns in North Dakota in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see pronghorns in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 72 of the 278 sightings logged across the year (25.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for pronghorns in North Dakota

25.9%

of yearly sightings

72

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

278

verified records a year

May 18.3%, June 25.9%, July 14.7%. Busiest month is June at 25.9%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

February

2 records

MonthObservationsShare
January31.1%
February20.7%
March62.2%
April3211.5%
Maypeak5118.3%
Junepeak7225.9%
Julypeak4114.7%
August269.4%
September259%
October82.9%
November82.9%
December41.4%

Pronghorns you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Pronghorn278

In North Dakota, June carries 25.9% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 17.6 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 (18.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (14.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The pronghorns most often recorded in North Dakota are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see

  • Pronghorn278 records
Plan your tripKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Plan your pronghorn trip in North Dakota

Start with live tours near Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see pronghorns in North Dakota in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 72 of the 278 verified pronghorns sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 25.9% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see pronghorns in North Dakota?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.

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.