Based on 7,690 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Utah, Mule Deer is most often recorded in July; in Utah it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #1 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus hemionus
Mule Deer in Utah 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 Utah in July
Uinta Ground Squirrel
Rock Squirrel
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Moose
Uinta Chipmunk
Pronghorn
American Pika
Places to look in Utah
State ParkDead Horse Point State Park
State ParkGoosenecks State Park
State ParkGoblin Valley State Park
National ForestDixie National Forest
State ParkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
State ParkKodachrome Basin State Park
FAQ
When does Mule Deer appear in Utah?
Mainly June–May, with the most records in July.
How common is Mule Deer in Utah?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Utah (7,690 records in our sample).