Pronghorns in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 638 of the 4,465 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 pronghorns in Wyoming
14.3%
of yearly sightings
638
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
4,465
verified records a year
July 18.1%, August 14.3%, September 13.8%. Busiest month is June at 24.5%.
4,465 verified observations of pronghorns in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
1,092 records (24.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 0.9% |
| February | 50 | 1.1% |
| March | 106 | 2.4% |
| April | 177 | 4% |
| May | 606 | 13.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,092 | 24.5% |
| Julypeak | 809 | 18.1% |
| Augustpeak | 638 | 14.3% |
| September | 617 | 13.8% |
| October | 240 | 5.4% |
| November | 52 | 1.2% |
| December | 37 | 0.8% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 4,465 |
In Wyoming, August carries 14.3% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 6 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 July (18.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (13.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Wyoming are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn4,465 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 638 of the 4,465 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see pronghorns in Wyoming?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for pronghorns in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 4,465 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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