Pronghorns in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see pronghorns in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 606 of the 4,465 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 pronghorns in Wyoming
13.6%
of yearly sightings
606
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
4,465
verified records a year
April 4%, May 13.6%, June 24.5%. 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, May carries 13.6% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 5.3 points above 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 rising from April (4%) into May, and it heads toward June (24.5%) after. The busiest month is June (24.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Wyoming are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn4,465 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 606 of the 4,465 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Wyoming?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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