Foxes in Oregon in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see foxes in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 38 of the 391 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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.
Peak month for foxes in Oregon
9.7%
of yearly sightings
38
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
391
verified records a year
March 8.7%, April 9.7%, May 13.3%. Busiest month is May at 13.3%.
391 verified observations of foxes in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
May
52 records (13.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 9% |
| February | 27 | 6.9% |
| March | 34 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 38 | 9.7% |
| Maypeak | 52 | 13.3% |
| June | 35 | 9% |
| July | 26 | 6.6% |
| Augustpeak | 39 | 10% |
| September | 33 | 8.4% |
| October | 21 | 5.4% |
| November | 22 | 5.6% |
| December | 29 | 7.4% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 376 |
| Kit Fox | 5 |
In Oregon, April carries 9.7% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (13.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Oregon are Red Fox and Kit Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox376 records
- Kit Fox5 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Oregon in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 38 of the 391 verified foxes sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see foxes in Oregon?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and April.
What month is best for foxes in Oregon?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and April, based on 391 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Red Fox and Kit Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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