Moose in Maine in May
Yes, May is a good month to see moose in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 170 of the 1,329 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for moose in Maine
12.8%
of yearly sightings
170
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
1,329
verified records a year
April 4.4%, May 12.8%, June 25%. 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, May carries 12.8% of the year's moose sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (25%) after. The busiest month is June (25%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The moose most often recorded in Maine 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
- Moose1,327 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Maine in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 170 of the 1,329 verified moose sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in Maine?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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