Moose in Montana in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see moose in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 286 of the 1,526 sightings logged across the year (18.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for moose in Montana

18.7%

of yearly sightings

286

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

1,526

verified records a year

May 14.7%, June 18.7%, July 19%. Busiest month is July at 19%.

Best months: July, August, JunePeak season right now

1,526 verified observations of moose in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When moose are recorded in Montana

Peak month

July

290 records (19% of the year)

Quietest month

December

19 records

MonthObservationsShare
January342.2%
February352.3%
March392.6%
April563.7%
May22414.7%
Junepeak28618.7%
Julypeak29019%
Augustpeak28818.9%
September15210%
October785.1%
November251.6%
December191.2%

Moose you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Moose1,520

In Montana, June carries 18.7% of the year's moose sightings, about 10.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (14.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (19%) 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 Montana 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

  • Moose1,520 records
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Plan your moose trip in Montana

Start with live tours near Big Hole National Battlefield, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see moose in Montana in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 286 of the 1,526 verified moose sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 18.7% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see moose in Montana?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.

What month is best for moose in Montana?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,526 verified observations.

Which moose are you most likely to see in Montana?+

The most-recorded species in Montana are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.