Bison in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bison in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,817 of the 12,289 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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.
Good month for bison in Wyoming
14.8%
of yearly sightings
1,817
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
12,289
verified records a year
April 2.4%, May 14.8%, June 20.1%. Busiest month is July at 20.2%.
12,289 verified observations of bison in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bison are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
2,483 records (20.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 235 | 1.9% |
| February | 306 | 2.5% |
| March | 215 | 1.7% |
| April | 289 | 2.4% |
| May | 1,817 | 14.8% |
| Junepeak | 2,469 | 20.1% |
| Julypeak | 2,483 | 20.2% |
| Augustpeak | 1,882 | 15.3% |
| September | 1,641 | 13.4% |
| October | 590 | 4.8% |
| November | 161 | 1.3% |
| December | 201 | 1.6% |
Bison you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Bison | 10,479 |
| Bighorn Sheep | 1,362 |
| Mountain Goat | 394 |
| Domestic Cattle | 33 |
| Domestic Sheep | 1 |
In Wyoming, May carries 14.8% of the year's bison sightings, about 6.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (2.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.1%) after. The busiest month is July (20.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bison most often recorded in Wyoming are American Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat. 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 bison you are most likely to see
- American Bison10,479 records
- Bighorn Sheep1,362 records
- Mountain Goat394 records
- Domestic Cattle33 records
- Domestic Sheep1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bison in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,817 of the 12,289 verified bison sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bison in Wyoming?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bison in Wyoming?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 12,289 verified observations.
Which bison are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are American Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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