Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is in the Pronghorns family (Antilocapridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 21,781 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Pronghorn: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pronghorn
The pronghorn ( /ˈprɒŋˌhɔːrn/) (Antilocapra americana) is a species of artiodactyl mammal indigenous to interior western and central North America. Though not an antelope, it is often known colloquially in North America as the American antelope, prong buck, pronghorn antelope, prairie antelope, or simply antelope because it closely resembles the true antelopes of the Old World and fills a similar ecological niche due to parallel evolution.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pronghorn by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 4,771 | June | May–Sep |
| Colorado | 2,809 | June | Apr–Oct |
| Utah | 2,227 | May | Mar–Oct |
| South Dakota | 1,805 | July | May–Sep |
| New Mexico | 1,796 | June | Mar–Oct |
| Arizona | 1,550 | May | Jan–Nov |
| Montana | 1,400 | June | May–Sep |
| Oregon | 1,015 | June | Mar–Sep |
| Texas | 1,005 | May | Feb–Oct |
| Nevada | 937 | June | Apr–Sep |
| California | 878 | May | Mar–Jul |
| Idaho | 801 | January | Jan–Jan |
| North Dakota | 299 | June | Apr–Sep |
| Nebraska | 213 | June | May–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 137 | April | Mar–Jul |
| Kansas | 84 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Washington | 54 | May | Mar–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Pronghorn?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from March to September.
Where is Pronghorn most often seen?
The most observations come from Wyoming, Colorado, Utah.