Pronghorns in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 426 of the 2,236 sightings logged across the year (19.1%), 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 Utah
19.1%
of yearly sightings
426
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
2,236
verified records a year
April 12.9%, May 19.1%, June 14.7%. Busiest month is May at 19.1%.
2,236 verified observations of pronghorns in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
426 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 1.6% |
| February | 86 | 3.8% |
| March | 175 | 7.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 288 | 12.9% |
| Maypeak | 426 | 19.1% |
| Junepeak | 328 | 14.7% |
| July | 234 | 10.5% |
| August | 214 | 9.6% |
| September | 228 | 10.2% |
| October | 134 | 6% |
| November | 62 | 2.8% |
| December | 25 | 1.1% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 2,236 |
In Utah, May carries 19.1% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 10.8 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 April (12.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.7%) 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 Utah 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
- Pronghorn2,236 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Utah in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 426 of the 2,236 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 19.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for pronghorns in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,236 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.