Foxes in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 52 of the 391 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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
13.3%
of yearly sightings
52
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
391
verified records a year
April 9.7%, May 13.3%, June 9%. 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, May carries 13.3% of the year's foxes sightings, about 5 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 (9.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (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 Oregon are Red Fox and Kit 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 Fox376 records
- Kit Fox5 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Oregon in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 52 of the 391 verified foxes sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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