Based on 3,381 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wyoming, American Black Bear is most often recorded in June; in Wyoming it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #6 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear in Wyoming by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Wyoming in June
American Bison
Wapiti
Pronghorn
Uinta Ground Squirrel
Moose
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Mule Deer
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Places to look in Wyoming
National ForestShoshone National Forest
National ForestBridger–Teton National Forest
State ParkFort Bridger
State ParkHot Springs State Park
State ParkFort Fred Steele State Historic Site
National Wildlife RefugeNational Elk Refuge
FAQ
When does American Black Bear appear in Wyoming?
Mainly May–August, with the most records in June.
How common is American Black Bear in Wyoming?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Wyoming (3,381 records in our sample).