Moose in Utah in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see moose in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 274 of the 1,644 sightings logged across the year (16.7%), 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 Utah
16.7%
of yearly sightings
274
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
1,644
verified records a year
July 22.9%, August 16.7%, September 13.6%. Busiest month is July at 22.9%.
1,644 verified observations of moose in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Utah
Peak month
July
377 records (22.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 2.6% |
| February | 58 | 3.5% |
| March | 52 | 3.2% |
| April | 89 | 5.4% |
| May | 127 | 7.7% |
| Junepeak | 249 | 15.1% |
| Julypeak | 377 | 22.9% |
| Augustpeak | 274 | 16.7% |
| September | 223 | 13.6% |
| October | 89 | 5.4% |
| November | 28 | 1.7% |
| December | 36 | 2.2% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 1,640 |
In Utah, August carries 16.7% of the year's moose sightings, about 8.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (22.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (13.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The moose most often recorded in Utah are Moose. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which moose you are most likely to see
- Moose1,640 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Utah in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 274 of the 1,644 verified moose sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 16.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see moose in Utah?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for moose in Utah?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,644 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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