Bats in Wyoming in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see bats in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 44 of the 177 sightings logged across the year (24.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Northern Hoary Bat photographed in WyomingLittle Brown Bat photographed in WyomingSpotted Bat photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bats in Wyoming

24.9%

of yearly sightings

44

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

177

verified records a year

June 13.6%, July 24.9%, August 33.9%. Busiest month is August at 33.9%.

Best months: August, July, JunePeak season right now

177 verified observations of bats in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bats are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

August

60 records (33.9% of the year)

Quietest month

January

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January10.6%
February21.1%
March10.6%
April42.3%
May126.8%
Junepeak2413.6%
Julypeak4424.9%
Augustpeak6033.9%
September1810.2%
October52.8%
November42.3%
December21.1%

Bats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Little Brown Bat32
Big Brown Bat18
Long-eared Myotis12
Western Small-footed Myotis9
Townsend's Big-eared Bat8
Silver-haired Bat5
Northern Hoary Bat3
Long-legged Myotis2

In Wyoming, July carries 24.9% of the year's bats sightings, about 16.6 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 is rising from June (13.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (33.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bats most often recorded in Wyoming are Little Brown Bat, Big Brown Bat and Long-eared Myotis. 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 bats you are most likely to see

  • Little Brown Bat32 records
  • Big Brown Bat18 records
  • Long-eared Myotis12 records
  • Western Small-footed Myotis9 records
  • Townsend's Big-eared Bat8 records
  • Silver-haired Bat5 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your bat trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bats in Wyoming in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 44 of the 177 verified bats sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 24.9% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see bats in Wyoming?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and June.

What month is best for bats in Wyoming?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 177 verified observations.

Which bats are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Little Brown Bat, Big Brown Bat and Long-eared Myotis, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.