Based on 3,058 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, White-tailed Deer is most often recorded in April; in Oklahoma it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #2 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed Deer in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in April
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Eastern Cottontail
American Bison
Common Raccoon
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Eastern Gray Squirrel
American Beaver
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does White-tailed Deer appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly March–February, with the most records in April.
How common is White-tailed Deer in Oklahoma?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Oklahoma (3,058 records in our sample).