Based on 1,621 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Red Fox is most often recorded in May; in Minnesota it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #10 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox in Minnesota 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 Minnesota in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
American Red Squirrel
American Beaver
Muskrat
Common Raccoon
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Red Fox appear in Minnesota?
Mainly April–March, with the most records in May.
How common is Red Fox in Minnesota?
It ranks #10 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Minnesota (1,621 records in our sample).