Moose in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see moose in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 290 of the 1,259 sightings logged across the year (23%), 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 New Hampshire
23%
of yearly sightings
290
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,259
verified records a year
April 10.4%, May 23%, June 20.9%. Busiest month is May at 23%.
1,259 verified observations of moose in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
May
290 records (23% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 2.8% |
| February | 13 | 1% |
| March | 40 | 3.2% |
| April | 131 | 10.4% |
| Maypeak | 290 | 23% |
| Junepeak | 263 | 20.9% |
| Julypeak | 138 | 11% |
| August | 116 | 9.2% |
| September | 103 | 8.2% |
| October | 72 | 5.7% |
| November | 29 | 2.3% |
| December | 29 | 2.3% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 1,255 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 23% of the year's moose sightings, about 14.7 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 April (10.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.9%) 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 New Hampshire 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
- Moose1,255 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 290 of the 1,259 verified moose sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 23% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in New Hampshire?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for moose in New Hampshire?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 1,259 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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