Bears in Utah in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see bears in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 262 sightings logged across the year (16.4%), 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.
Peak month for bears in Utah
16.4%
of yearly sightings
43
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
262
verified records a year
June 13%, July 16.4%, August 16%. Busiest month is July at 16.4%.
262 verified observations of bears in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bears are recorded in Utah
Peak month
July
43 records (16.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 3.8% |
| February | 3 | 1.1% |
| March | 4 | 1.5% |
| April | 16 | 6.1% |
| May | 29 | 11.1% |
| June | 34 | 13% |
| Julypeak | 43 | 16.4% |
| Augustpeak | 42 | 16% |
| Septemberpeak | 42 | 16% |
| October | 20 | 7.6% |
| November | 15 | 5.7% |
| December | 4 | 1.5% |
Bears you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Black Bear | 262 |
In Utah, July carries 16.4% of the year's bears sightings, about 8.1 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 June (13%) into July, and it heads toward August (16%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bears most often recorded in Utah are American Black Bear. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which bears you are most likely to see
- American Black Bear262 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bears in Utah in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 43 of the 262 verified bears sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 16.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see bears in Utah?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and September.
What month is best for bears in Utah?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 262 verified observations.
Which bears are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are American Black Bear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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