Saskatoon serviceberry is a valuable wildlife plant.
Where available in quantity, Saskatoon serviceberry is often a primary or important component of the winter diet of big game species. In Montana, utilization of Saskatoon serviceberry browse was heaviest during periods of deep snow. Second heaviest use was in spring. All big game species, including mountain goat and bighorn sheep, utilized Saskatoon serviceberry. It is not among the most preferred browse species, but ungulates consume a considerable amount of it when plentiful.