Wolves in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see wolves in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 182 of the 1,314 sightings logged across the year (13.9%), 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.
Good month for wolves in Wyoming
13.9%
of yearly sightings
182
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
1,314
verified records a year
April 2.5%, May 13.9%, June 17.7%. 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, May carries 13.9% of the year's wolves sightings, about 5.6 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 (2.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.7%) 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 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 wolves you are most likely to see
- Gray Wolf1,314 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see wolves in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 182 of the 1,314 verified wolves sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 13.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see wolves 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 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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