Moose in Alaska in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see moose in Alaska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,111 of the 7,510 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for moose in Alaska

14.8%

of yearly sightings

1,111

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

7,510

verified records a year

June 20.3%, July 14.8%, August 11.3%. Busiest month is June at 20.3%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

7,510 verified observations of moose in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When moose are recorded in Alaska

Peak month

June

1,527 records (20.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

188 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2453.3%
February3064.1%
March4856.5%
April3975.3%
Maypeak1,01913.6%
Junepeak1,52720.3%
Julypeak1,11114.8%
August84511.3%
September7279.7%
October4676.2%
November1932.6%
December1882.5%

Moose you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Moose7,488

In Alaska, July carries 14.8% of the year's moose sightings, about 6.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (20.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The moose most often recorded in Alaska are Moose. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which moose you are most likely to see

  • Moose7,488 records
Plan your tripAlagnak Wild River

Plan your moose trip in Alaska

Start with live tours near Alagnak Wild River, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see moose in Alaska in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 1,111 of the 7,510 verified moose sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see moose in Alaska?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.

What month is best for moose in Alaska?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 7,510 verified observations.

Which moose are you most likely to see in Alaska?+

The most-recorded species in Alaska are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.