Foxes in Vermont in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in Vermont. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 187 of the 1,579 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 foxes in Vermont
11.8%
of yearly sightings
187
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,579
verified records a year
April 9.9%, May 11.8%, June 6.5%. Busiest month is January at 13.6%.
1,579 verified observations of foxes in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
January
214 records (13.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 214 | 13.6% |
| Februarypeak | 193 | 12.2% |
| March | 184 | 11.7% |
| April | 157 | 9.9% |
| Maypeak | 187 | 11.8% |
| June | 102 | 6.5% |
| July | 76 | 4.8% |
| August | 67 | 4.2% |
| September | 99 | 6.3% |
| October | 78 | 4.9% |
| November | 97 | 6.1% |
| December | 125 | 7.9% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 1,543 |
In Vermont, May carries 11.8% of the year's foxes sightings, about 3.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (9.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Vermont are Red Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox1,543 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Vermont in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 187 of the 1,579 verified foxes sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Vermont?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and May.
What month is best for foxes in Vermont?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and May, based on 1,579 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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