Moose in Maine in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see moose in Maine. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 332 of the 1,329 sightings logged across the year (25%), 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 Maine
25%
of yearly sightings
332
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
1,329
verified records a year
May 12.8%, June 25%, July 16.9%. Busiest month is June at 25%.
1,329 verified observations of moose in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
332 records (25% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 2.1% |
| February | 29 | 2.2% |
| March | 30 | 2.3% |
| April | 59 | 4.4% |
| May | 170 | 12.8% |
| Junepeak | 332 | 25% |
| Julypeak | 225 | 16.9% |
| Augustpeak | 208 | 15.7% |
| September | 115 | 8.7% |
| October | 67 | 5% |
| November | 41 | 3.1% |
| December | 25 | 1.9% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 1,327 |
In Maine, June carries 25% of the year's moose sightings, about 16.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (12.8%) into June, and it heads toward July (16.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The moose most often recorded in Maine are Moose. 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 moose you are most likely to see
- Moose1,327 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Maine in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 332 of the 1,329 verified moose sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 25% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see moose in Maine?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for moose in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 1,329 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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