Moose in Minnesota in September
Yes, September is a good month to see moose in Minnesota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 76 of the 776 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for moose in Minnesota
9.8%
of yearly sightings
76
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
776
verified records a year
August 7.7%, September 9.8%, October 5.9%. Busiest month is June at 21.8%.
776 verified observations of moose in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
June
169 records (21.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 3.9% |
| February | 28 | 3.6% |
| March | 22 | 2.8% |
| April | 55 | 7.1% |
| Maypeak | 155 | 20% |
| Junepeak | 169 | 21.8% |
| Julypeak | 91 | 11.7% |
| August | 60 | 7.7% |
| September | 76 | 9.8% |
| October | 46 | 5.9% |
| November | 17 | 2.2% |
| December | 27 | 3.5% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 766 |
In Minnesota, September carries 9.8% of the year's moose sightings, about 1.5 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 August (7.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.9%) after. The busiest month is June (21.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The moose most often recorded in Minnesota are Moose. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which moose you are most likely to see
- Moose766 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Minnesota in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 76 of the 776 verified moose sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see moose in Minnesota?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for moose in Minnesota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 776 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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