Pronghorns in South Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in South Dakota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 237 of the 1,640 sightings logged across the year (14.5%), 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.
Peak month for pronghorns in South Dakota
14.5%
of yearly sightings
237
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,640
verified records a year
April 3.7%, May 14.5%, June 21.5%. Busiest month is July at 22.3%.
1,640 verified observations of pronghorns in South Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in South Dakota
Peak month
July
366 records (22.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 0.8% |
| February | 21 | 1.3% |
| March | 39 | 2.4% |
| April | 60 | 3.7% |
| Maypeak | 237 | 14.5% |
| Junepeak | 353 | 21.5% |
| Julypeak | 366 | 22.3% |
| August | 230 | 14% |
| September | 186 | 11.3% |
| October | 90 | 5.5% |
| November | 34 | 2.1% |
| December | 11 | 0.7% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 1,640 |
In South Dakota, May carries 14.5% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 6.2 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 is rising from April (3.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pronghorns most often recorded in South Dakota are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn1,640 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in South Dakota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 237 of the 1,640 verified pronghorns sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 14.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in South Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and May.
What month is best for pronghorns in South Dakota?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and May, based on 1,640 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in South Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in South Dakota are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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