Moose in Massachusetts in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see moose in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 68 of the 419 sightings logged across the year (16.2%), 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 Massachusetts
16.2%
of yearly sightings
68
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
419
verified records a year
April 18.1%, May 16.2%, June 9.1%. Busiest month is April at 18.1%.
419 verified observations of moose in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
April
76 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 6.9% |
| February | 11 | 2.6% |
| Marchpeak | 56 | 13.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 76 | 18.1% |
| Maypeak | 68 | 16.2% |
| June | 38 | 9.1% |
| July | 36 | 8.6% |
| August | 21 | 5% |
| September | 31 | 7.4% |
| October | 22 | 5.3% |
| November | 17 | 4.1% |
| December | 14 | 3.3% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 417 |
In Massachusetts, May carries 16.2% of the year's moose sightings, about 7.9 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 April (18.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.1%) 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 Massachusetts 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
- Moose417 records
Plan your moose trip in Massachusetts
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Massachusetts in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 68 of the 419 verified moose sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 16.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in Massachusetts?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for moose in Massachusetts?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 419 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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