Bighorn Sheep in Utah in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bighorn sheep in Utah. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 164 of the 1,865 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for bighorn sheep in Utah
8.8%
of yearly sightings
164
records in May
#7
busiest month of 12
1,865
verified records a year
April 10.9%, May 8.8%, June 10.3%. Busiest month is April at 10.9%.
1,865 verified observations of bighorn sheep in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bighorn sheep are recorded in Utah
Peak month
April
204 records (10.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 78 | 4.2% |
| February | 60 | 3.2% |
| Marchpeak | 201 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 204 | 10.9% |
| May | 164 | 8.8% |
| June | 193 | 10.3% |
| July | 197 | 10.6% |
| Augustpeak | 198 | 10.6% |
| September | 181 | 9.7% |
| October | 146 | 7.8% |
| November | 127 | 6.8% |
| December | 116 | 6.2% |
Bighorn Sheep you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | 1,865 |
In Utah, May carries 8.8% of the year's bighorn sheep sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (10.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.3%) after. The busiest month is April (10.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bighorn sheep most often recorded in Utah are Bighorn Sheep. 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 bighorn sheep you are most likely to see
- Bighorn Sheep1,865 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bighorn sheep in Utah in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 164 of the 1,865 verified bighorn sheep sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bighorn sheep in Utah?+
May is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bighorn sheep in Utah?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and August, based on 1,865 verified observations.
Which bighorn sheep are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Bighorn Sheep, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.