Foxes in Wyoming in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see foxes in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 140 of the 1,103 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for foxes in Wyoming

12.7%

of yearly sightings

140

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

1,103

verified records a year

June 22.6%, July 12.7%, August 10.4%. Busiest month is June at 22.6%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

December

24 records

MonthObservationsShare
January413.7%
February444%
March494.4%
April464.2%
Maypeak22620.5%
Junepeak24922.6%
Julypeak14012.7%
August11510.4%
September898.1%
October534.8%
November272.4%
December242.2%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox1,010
Swift Fox89

In Wyoming, July carries 12.7% of the year's foxes sightings, about 4.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (22.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (10.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The foxes most often recorded in Wyoming are Red Fox and Swift Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see

  • Red Fox1,010 records
  • Swift Fox89 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your fox 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 foxes in Wyoming in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 140 of the 1,103 verified foxes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.

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

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.

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.