Best Time to See Moose in the US
June, July and May is the best time to see moose in the United States. This is a national picture built from 29,325 verified iNaturalist observations across 24 states, showing when and where moose are most active.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself.
29,325 verified observations of moose in the US, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in the US
Peak month
June
5,840 records (19.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 763 | 2.6% |
| February | 862 | 2.9% |
| March | 1,178 | 4% |
| April | 1,683 | 5.7% |
| Maypeak | 4,097 | 14% |
| Junepeak | 5,840 | 19.9% |
| Julypeak | 4,951 | 16.9% |
| August | 3,966 | 13.5% |
| September | 3,022 | 10.3% |
| October | 1,670 | 5.7% |
| November | 692 | 2.4% |
| December | 601 | 2% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 29,205 |
Across the country, moose sightings peak in June, when 5,840 of the 29,325 annual observations are logged, about 19.9% of the national total. Nationwide activity stays high through June, July and May.
The best states to see moose by recorded sightings are Alaska (7,510), Colorado (5,738), Wyoming (4,515), Utah (1,644) and Idaho (1,557). Each state page below breaks the year down month by month for that state.
The moose you are most likely to encounter nationwide are Moose, the most-recorded species across all states combined.
Best states to see moose
- moose in Alaska7,510 sightings, peak June
- moose in Colorado5,738 sightings, peak June
- moose in Wyoming4,515 sightings, peak July
- moose in Utah1,644 sightings, peak July
- moose in Idaho1,557 sightings, peak June
- moose in Montana1,526 sightings, peak July
- moose in Maine1,329 sightings, peak June
- moose in Vermont1,292 sightings, peak May
- moose in New Hampshire1,259 sightings, peak May
- moose in Washington799 sightings, peak May
- moose in Minnesota776 sightings, peak June
- moose in Michigan515 sightings, peak May
- moose in Massachusetts419 sightings, peak April
- moose in New York177 sightings, peak June
- moose in North Dakota118 sightings, peak June
Most-recorded moose species nationwide
- Moose29,205 records
Plan your moose trip in Alaska
Start with live tours near Alaska, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to see moose in the US?+
June is the single best month nationwide, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 29,325 verified observations across 24 states.
Which states are best for seeing moose?+
By recorded sightings, the top states are Alaska, Colorado and Wyoming. Alaska leads with 7,510 verified observations.
How many moose sightings are recorded in the US each year?+
About 29,325 verified moose observations are logged on iNaturalist across 24 states with enough data to chart a seasonal pattern.
What kinds of moose live in the US?+
The most-recorded species nationwide are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.