Bighorn Sheep in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bighorn sheep in Wyoming. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 275 of the 1,362 sightings logged across the year (20.2%), 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 bighorn sheep in Wyoming
20.2%
of yearly sightings
275
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,362
verified records a year
April 6.2%, May 20.2%, June 15.6%. Busiest month is May at 20.2%.
1,362 verified observations of bighorn sheep in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bighorn sheep are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
May
275 records (20.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 6.2% |
| February | 84 | 6.2% |
| March | 83 | 6.1% |
| April | 84 | 6.2% |
| Maypeak | 275 | 20.2% |
| Junepeak | 213 | 15.6% |
| Julypeak | 142 | 10.4% |
| August | 113 | 8.3% |
| September | 132 | 9.7% |
| October | 54 | 4% |
| November | 38 | 2.8% |
| December | 59 | 4.3% |
Bighorn Sheep you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | 1,362 |
In Wyoming, May carries 20.2% of the year's bighorn sheep sightings, about 11.9 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 (6.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bighorn sheep most often recorded in Wyoming are Bighorn Sheep. 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 bighorn sheep you are most likely to see
- Bighorn Sheep1,362 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bighorn sheep in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 275 of the 1,362 verified bighorn sheep sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 20.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bighorn sheep in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for bighorn sheep in Wyoming?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 1,362 verified observations.
Which bighorn sheep are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Bighorn Sheep, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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