Foxes in Oklahoma in August
Yes, August is a good month to see foxes in Oklahoma. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 23 of the 220 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for foxes in Oklahoma
10.5%
of yearly sightings
23
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
220
verified records a year
July 6.8%, August 10.5%, September 6.4%. Busiest month is April at 20%.
220 verified observations of foxes in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
44 records (20% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 4.1% |
| February | 8 | 3.6% |
| March | 14 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 44 | 20% |
| Maypeak | 31 | 14.1% |
| Junepeak | 24 | 10.9% |
| July | 15 | 6.8% |
| August | 23 | 10.5% |
| September | 14 | 6.4% |
| October | 13 | 5.9% |
| November | 16 | 7.3% |
| December | 9 | 4.1% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 210 |
| Swift Fox | 9 |
In Oklahoma, August carries 10.5% of the year's foxes sightings, about 2.2 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 July (6.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.4%) after. The busiest month is April (20%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Oklahoma 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 Fox210 records
- Swift Fox9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Oklahoma in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 23 of the 220 verified foxes sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see foxes in Oklahoma?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 220 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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