Deer in Washington in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see deer in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,398 of the 16,488 sightings logged across the year (14.5%), 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 deer in Washington
14.5%
of yearly sightings
2,398
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
16,488
verified records a year
June 15.2%, July 14.5%, August 11.6%. Busiest month is June at 15.2%.
16,488 verified observations of deer in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When deer are recorded in Washington
Peak month
June
2,498 records (15.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 636 | 3.9% |
| February | 774 | 4.7% |
| March | 954 | 5.8% |
| April | 1,441 | 8.7% |
| May | 1,858 | 11.3% |
| Junepeak | 2,498 | 15.2% |
| Julypeak | 2,398 | 14.5% |
| Augustpeak | 1,916 | 11.6% |
| September | 1,343 | 8.1% |
| October | 1,231 | 7.5% |
| November | 885 | 5.4% |
| December | 554 | 3.4% |
Deer you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 15,056 |
| White-tailed Deer | 1,218 |
| Mule × White-tailed Deer | 2 |
In Washington, July carries 14.5% of the year's deer sightings, about 6.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (11.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The deer most often recorded in Washington are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Mule × White-tailed Deer. 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 deer you are most likely to see
- Mule Deer15,056 records
- White-tailed Deer1,218 records
- Mule × White-tailed Deer2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see deer in Washington in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 2,398 of the 16,488 verified deer sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 14.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see deer in Washington?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for deer in Washington?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 16,488 verified observations.
Which deer are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Mule × White-tailed Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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