Based on 1,639 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wisconsin, Red Fox is most often recorded in May; in Wisconsin it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #9 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Fox in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Muskrat
Common Raccoon
American Red Squirrel
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Places to look in Wisconsin
State ParkAztalan State Park
State ParkWyalusing State Park
National ForestChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
State ParkMerrick State Park
State ParkPerrot State Park
State ParkLake Kegonsa State Park
FAQ
When does Red Fox appear in Wisconsin?
Mainly April–March, with the most records in May.
How common is Red Fox in Wisconsin?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Wisconsin (1,639 records in our sample).