Deer in Wyoming in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see deer in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 730 of the 3,871 sightings logged across the year (18.9%), 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 Rocky Mountains White-tailed Deer photographed in WyomingWhite-tailed Deer photographed in WyomingWhite-tailed Deer photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for deer in Wyoming

18.9%

of yearly sightings

730

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

3,871

verified records a year

May 9.5%, June 18.9%, July 19.4%. Busiest month is July at 19.4%.

Best months: July, June, AugustPeak season right now

3,871 verified observations of deer in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When deer are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

July

750 records (19.4% of the year)

Quietest month

December

81 records

MonthObservationsShare
January952.5%
February1173%
March1163%
April1754.5%
May3699.5%
Junepeak73018.9%
Julypeak75019.4%
Augustpeak61916%
September49712.8%
October2135.5%
November1092.8%
December812.1%

Deer you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Mule Deer3,444
White-tailed Deer372
Mule × White-tailed Deer3

In Wyoming, June carries 18.9% of the year's deer sightings, about 10.6 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 May (9.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (19.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The deer most often recorded in Wyoming are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Mule × White-tailed Deer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which deer you are most likely to see

  • Mule Deer3,444 records
  • White-tailed Deer372 records
  • Mule × White-tailed Deer3 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your deer 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 deer in Wyoming in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 730 of the 3,871 verified deer sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 18.9% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see deer in Wyoming?+

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

What month is best for deer in Wyoming?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 3,871 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Mule × White-tailed Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.