Foxes in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is a good month to see foxes in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 115 of the 1,103 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 foxes in Wyoming
10.4%
of yearly sightings
115
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,103
verified records a year
July 12.7%, August 10.4%, September 8.1%. Busiest month is June at 22.6%.
1,103 verified observations of foxes in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
249 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 3.7% |
| February | 44 | 4% |
| March | 49 | 4.4% |
| April | 46 | 4.2% |
| Maypeak | 226 | 20.5% |
| Junepeak | 249 | 22.6% |
| Julypeak | 140 | 12.7% |
| August | 115 | 10.4% |
| September | 89 | 8.1% |
| October | 53 | 4.8% |
| November | 27 | 2.4% |
| December | 24 | 2.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 1,010 |
| Swift Fox | 89 |
In Wyoming, August carries 10.4% of the year's foxes sightings, about 2.1 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 easing off from July (12.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.1%) after. The busiest month is June (22.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Wyoming are Red Fox and Swift Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox1,010 records
- Swift Fox89 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 115 of the 1,103 verified foxes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see foxes in Wyoming?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 1,103 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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