Pronghorns in South Dakota in September
Yes, September is a good month to see pronghorns in South Dakota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 186 of the 1,640 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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.
Good month for pronghorns in South Dakota
11.3%
of yearly sightings
186
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,640
verified records a year
August 14%, September 11.3%, October 5.5%. 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, September carries 11.3% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (14%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.5%) after. The busiest month is July (22.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in South Dakota are Pronghorn. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 186 of the 1,640 verified pronghorns sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see pronghorns in South Dakota?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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