American Bison
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see American Bison is Yellowstone National Park (USA), scoring 92/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: July (up to 92/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see American Bison?
July is the peak month for American Bison sightings globally, with scores reaching 92/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| January | 40/100 |
| February | 42/100 |
| March | 48/100 |
| April | 58/100 |
| May | 75/100 |
| June | 88/100 |
| July | 92/100 |
| August | 90/100 |
| September | 82/100 |
| October | 65/100 |
| November | 48/100 |
| December | 38/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where can you see American Bison in the wild?
Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all american bison destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.
What are the best safari parks for American Bison?
Yellowstone National Park (USA) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 92/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowstone National ParkUSA | 92/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where is the best place to see American Bison?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
What is the best time of year to see American Bison?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
