Bison in Texas in November
Yes, November is a good month to see bison in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 351 of the 3,741 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 bison in Texas
9.4%
of yearly sightings
351
records in November
#4
busiest month of 12
3,741
verified records a year
October 7.5%, November 9.4%, December 7.1%. Busiest month is April at 15.6%.
3,741 verified observations of bison in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bison are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
583 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 239 | 6.4% |
| February | 297 | 7.9% |
| Marchpeak | 523 | 14% |
| Aprilpeak | 583 | 15.6% |
| Maypeak | 356 | 9.5% |
| June | 226 | 6% |
| July | 188 | 5% |
| August | 196 | 5.2% |
| September | 235 | 6.3% |
| October | 282 | 7.5% |
| November | 351 | 9.4% |
| December | 265 | 7.1% |
Bison you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Aoudad | 1,116 |
| American Bison | 808 |
| Nilgai | 795 |
| Blackbuck | 398 |
| Domestic Cattle | 166 |
| Scimitar-horned Oryx | 109 |
| Domestic Goat | 76 |
| Domestic Sheep | 75 |
In Texas, November carries 9.4% of the year's bison sightings, about 1.1 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 October (7.5%) into November, and it heads toward December (7.1%) after. The busiest month is April (15.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bison most often recorded in Texas are Aoudad, American Bison and Nilgai. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which bison you are most likely to see
- Aoudad1,116 records
- American Bison808 records
- Nilgai795 records
- Blackbuck398 records
- Domestic Cattle166 records
- Scimitar-horned Oryx109 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bison in Texas in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 351 of the 3,741 verified bison sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see bison in Texas?+
November is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bison in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 3,741 verified observations.
Which bison are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Aoudad, American Bison and Nilgai, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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