Moose in North Dakota in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see moose in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 118 sightings logged across the year (23.7%), 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 North Dakota

23.7%

of yearly sightings

28

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

118

verified records a year

May 15.3%, June 23.7%, July 7.6%. Busiest month is June at 23.7%.

Best months: June, May, April

118 verified observations of moose in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When moose are recorded in North Dakota

Peak month

June

28 records (23.7% of the year)

Quietest month

January

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January10.8%
February43.4%
March65.1%
Aprilpeak1613.6%
Maypeak1815.3%
Junepeak2823.7%
July97.6%
August65.1%
September75.9%
October1311%
November65.1%
December43.4%

Moose you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Moose117

In North Dakota, June carries 23.7% of the year's moose sightings, about 15.4 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 May (15.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.6%) 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 North Dakota 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

  • Moose117 records
Plan your tripKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Plan your moose trip in North Dakota

Start with live tours near Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see moose in North Dakota in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 28 of the 118 verified moose sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 23.7% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see moose in North Dakota?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.

What month is best for moose in North Dakota?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 118 verified observations.

Which moose are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+

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