Grizzly Bears in Alaska in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see grizzly bears in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 879 of the 4,233 sightings logged across the year (20.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 10, 2026.
Peak month for grizzly bears in Alaska
20.8%
of yearly sightings
879
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
4,233
verified records a year
May 7.4%, June 20.8%, July 29.2%. Busiest month is July at 29.2%.
4,233 verified observations of grizzly bears in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When grizzly bears are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
July
1,238 records (29.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 12 | 0.3% |
| April | 32 | 0.8% |
| May | 315 | 7.4% |
| Junepeak | 879 | 20.8% |
| Julypeak | 1,238 | 29.2% |
| Augustpeak | 1,117 | 26.4% |
| September | 538 | 12.7% |
| October | 69 | 1.6% |
| November | 25 | 0.6% |
| December | 4 | 0.1% |
Grizzly Bears you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Bear | 4,233 |
In Alaska, June carries 20.8% of the year's grizzly bears sightings, about 12.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (7.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (29.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The grizzly bears most often recorded in Alaska are Brown Bear. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which grizzly bears you are most likely to see
- Brown Bear4,233 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see grizzly bears in Alaska in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 879 of the 4,233 verified grizzly bears sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 20.8% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see grizzly bears in Alaska?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for grizzly bears in Alaska?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 4,233 verified observations.
Which grizzly bears are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Brown Bear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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