Mountain Goats in Wyoming in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see mountain goats in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 102 of the 394 sightings logged across the year (25.9%), 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 mountain goats in Wyoming
25.9%
of yearly sightings
102
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
394
verified records a year
June 26.1%, July 25.9%, August 11.7%. Busiest month is June at 26.1%.
394 verified observations of mountain goats in Wyoming, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain goats are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
103 records (26.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 2% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 6 | 1.5% |
| April | 10 | 2.5% |
| Maypeak | 49 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 103 | 26.1% |
| Julypeak | 102 | 25.9% |
| August | 46 | 11.7% |
| September | 47 | 11.9% |
| October | 18 | 4.6% |
| November | 5 | 1.3% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Mountain Goats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Goat | 394 |
In Wyoming, July carries 25.9% of the year's mountain goats sightings, about 17.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (11.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain goats most often recorded in Wyoming are Mountain Goat. 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 mountain goats you are most likely to see
- Mountain Goat394 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain goats in Wyoming in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 102 of the 394 verified mountain goats sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 25.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see mountain goats in Wyoming?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for mountain goats in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 394 verified observations.
Which mountain goats are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Mountain Goat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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