Foxes in Wyoming in September
Yes, September is a good month to see foxes in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 89 of the 1,103 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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
8.1%
of yearly sightings
89
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,103
verified records a year
August 10.4%, September 8.1%, October 4.8%. 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, September carries 8.1% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (10.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (4.8%) 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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 89 of the 1,103 verified foxes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see foxes in Wyoming?+
September is the 5th 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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