Moose in North Dakota in October
Yes, October is a good month to see moose in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 13 of the 118 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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.
Good month for moose in North Dakota
11%
of yearly sightings
13
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
118
verified records a year
September 5.9%, October 11%, November 5.1%. Busiest month is June at 23.7%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.8% |
| February | 4 | 3.4% |
| March | 6 | 5.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 16 | 13.6% |
| Maypeak | 18 | 15.3% |
| Junepeak | 28 | 23.7% |
| July | 9 | 7.6% |
| August | 6 | 5.1% |
| September | 7 | 5.9% |
| October | 13 | 11% |
| November | 6 | 5.1% |
| December | 4 | 3.4% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 117 |
In North Dakota, October carries 11% of the year's moose sightings, about 2.7 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 September (5.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.1%) after. The busiest month is June (23.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The moose most often recorded in North Dakota are Moose. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which moose you are most likely to see
- Moose117 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in North Dakota in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 13 of the 118 verified moose sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see moose in North Dakota?+
October 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 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.
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