Pronghorns in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 145 of the 980 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 Texas
14.8%
of yearly sightings
145
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
980
verified records a year
April 14.1%, May 14.8%, June 10.5%. Busiest month is May at 14.8%.
980 verified observations of pronghorns in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Texas
Peak month
May
145 records (14.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 4.1% |
| February | 52 | 5.3% |
| March | 97 | 9.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 138 | 14.1% |
| Maypeak | 145 | 14.8% |
| June | 103 | 10.5% |
| July | 75 | 7.7% |
| August | 73 | 7.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 113 | 11.5% |
| October | 47 | 4.8% |
| November | 39 | 4% |
| December | 58 | 5.9% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 980 |
In Texas, May carries 14.8% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 6.5 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (10.5%) 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 Texas 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
- Pronghorn980 records
Plan your pronghorn trip in Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 145 of the 980 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Texas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and September.
What month is best for pronghorns in Texas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 980 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.