Moose in New York in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see moose in New York. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 23 of the 177 sightings logged across the year (13%), 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 York
13%
of yearly sightings
23
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
177
verified records a year
April 8.5%, May 13%, June 27.1%. Busiest month is June at 27.1%.
177 verified observations of moose in New York, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in New York
Peak month
June
48 records (27.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 1.1% |
| March | 5 | 2.8% |
| April | 15 | 8.5% |
| Maypeak | 23 | 13% |
| Junepeak | 48 | 27.1% |
| July | 23 | 13% |
| August | 17 | 9.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 28 | 15.8% |
| October | 12 | 6.8% |
| November | 4 | 2.3% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 174 |
In New York, May carries 13% of the year's moose sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (8.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (27.1%) 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 New York 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
- Moose174 records
Plan your moose trip in New York
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in New York in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 23 of the 177 verified moose sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in New York?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, September and May.
What month is best for moose in New York?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, September and May, based on 177 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.