Foxes in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 226 of the 1,103 sightings logged across the year (20.5%), 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 foxes in Wyoming
20.5%
of yearly sightings
226
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,103
verified records a year
April 4.2%, May 20.5%, June 22.6%. 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, May carries 20.5% of the year's foxes sightings, about 12.2 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 April (4.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 226 of the 1,103 verified foxes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 20.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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