Bison in Washington in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see bison in Washington. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 476 of the 2,047 sightings logged across the year (23.3%), 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 bison in Washington
23.3%
of yearly sightings
476
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
2,047
verified records a year
July 23.1%, August 23.3%, September 13.8%. Busiest month is August at 23.3%.
2,047 verified observations of bison in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bison are recorded in Washington
Peak month
August
476 records (23.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 2.1% |
| February | 38 | 1.9% |
| March | 70 | 3.4% |
| April | 109 | 5.3% |
| May | 107 | 5.2% |
| June | 218 | 10.6% |
| Julypeak | 473 | 23.1% |
| Augustpeak | 476 | 23.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 282 | 13.8% |
| October | 138 | 6.7% |
| November | 58 | 2.8% |
| December | 35 | 1.7% |
Bison you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Goat | 1,413 |
| Bighorn Sheep | 525 |
| Domestic Sheep | 52 |
| Domestic Cattle | 35 |
| Domestic Goat | 4 |
In Washington, August carries 23.3% of the year's bison sightings, about 15 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 July and August, and it heads toward September (13.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bison most often recorded in Washington are Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep and Domestic Sheep. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which bison you are most likely to see
- Mountain Goat1,413 records
- Bighorn Sheep525 records
- Domestic Sheep52 records
- Domestic Cattle35 records
- Domestic Goat4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bison in Washington in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 476 of the 2,047 verified bison sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 23.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bison in Washington?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and September.
What month is best for bison in Washington?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and September, based on 2,047 verified observations.
Which bison are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep and Domestic Sheep, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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