Wolves in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is a good month to see wolves in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 185 of the 1,314 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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 wolves in Wyoming
14.1%
of yearly sightings
185
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,314
verified records a year
July 17.4%, August 14.1%, September 14.6%. Busiest month is June at 17.7%.
1,314 verified observations of wolves in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When wolves are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
232 records (17.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 59 | 4.5% |
| February | 68 | 5.2% |
| March | 30 | 2.3% |
| April | 33 | 2.5% |
| May | 182 | 13.9% |
| Junepeak | 232 | 17.7% |
| Julypeak | 229 | 17.4% |
| August | 185 | 14.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 192 | 14.6% |
| October | 63 | 4.8% |
| November | 19 | 1.4% |
| December | 22 | 1.7% |
Wolves you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Gray Wolf | 1,314 |
In Wyoming, August carries 14.1% of the year's wolves sightings, about 5.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (17.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (14.6%) after. The busiest month is June (17.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The wolves most often recorded in Wyoming are Gray Wolf. 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 wolves you are most likely to see
- Gray Wolf1,314 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see wolves in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 185 of the 1,314 verified wolves sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see wolves in Wyoming?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for wolves in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and September, based on 1,314 verified observations.
Which wolves are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Gray Wolf, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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