Moose in Alaska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see moose in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,019 of the 7,510 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for moose in Alaska
13.6%
of yearly sightings
1,019
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
7,510
verified records a year
April 5.3%, May 13.6%, June 20.3%. Busiest month is June at 20.3%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 245 | 3.3% |
| February | 306 | 4.1% |
| March | 485 | 6.5% |
| April | 397 | 5.3% |
| Maypeak | 1,019 | 13.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,527 | 20.3% |
| Julypeak | 1,111 | 14.8% |
| August | 845 | 11.3% |
| September | 727 | 9.7% |
| October | 467 | 6.2% |
| November | 193 | 2.6% |
| December | 188 | 2.5% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 7,488 |
In Alaska, May carries 13.6% of the year's moose sightings, about 5.3 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 April (5.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which moose you are most likely to see
- Moose7,488 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Alaska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,019 of the 7,510 verified moose sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in Alaska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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