Squirrels in Wyoming in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see squirrels in Wyoming. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,150 of the 12,424 sightings logged across the year (25.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Uinta Ground Squirrel photographed in WyomingAmerican Red Squirrel photographed in WyomingWyoming Ground Squirrel photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for squirrels in Wyoming

25.4%

of yearly sightings

3,150

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

12,424

verified records a year

May 14.9%, June 25.4%, July 23.8%. Busiest month is June at 25.4%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

12,424 verified observations of squirrels in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

June

3,150 records (25.4% of the year)

Quietest month

December

27 records

MonthObservationsShare
January470.4%
February720.6%
March1261%
April4023.2%
May1,85014.9%
Junepeak3,15025.4%
Julypeak2,96223.8%
Augustpeak2,18217.6%
September1,2159.8%
October3372.7%
November540.4%
December270.2%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot2,361
Uinta Ground Squirrel2,359
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,545
American Red Squirrel1,524
Least Chipmunk1,139
Black-tailed Prairie Dog635
Yellow-pine Chipmunk479
White-tailed Prairie Dog417

In Wyoming, June carries 25.4% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 17.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (14.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (23.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The squirrels most often recorded in Wyoming are Yellow-bellied Marmot, Uinta Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Yellow-bellied Marmot2,361 records
  • Uinta Ground Squirrel2,359 records
  • Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,545 records
  • American Red Squirrel1,524 records
  • Least Chipmunk1,139 records
  • Black-tailed Prairie Dog635 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your squirrel trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Wyoming in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 3,150 of the 12,424 verified squirrels sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 25.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see squirrels in Wyoming?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.

What month is best for squirrels in Wyoming?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 12,424 verified observations.

Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Yellow-bellied Marmot, Uinta Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.