Bears in Vermont in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see bears in Vermont. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 338 of the 2,056 sightings logged across the year (16.4%), 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 bears in Vermont
16.4%
of yearly sightings
338
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
2,056
verified records a year
May 18.4%, June 16.4%, July 13.1%. Busiest month is May at 18.4%.
2,056 verified observations of bears in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bears are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
May
378 records (18.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1.1% |
| February | 27 | 1.3% |
| March | 62 | 3% |
| April | 217 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 378 | 18.4% |
| Junepeak | 338 | 16.4% |
| Julypeak | 270 | 13.1% |
| August | 245 | 11.9% |
| September | 185 | 9% |
| October | 137 | 6.7% |
| November | 109 | 5.3% |
| December | 66 | 3.2% |
Bears you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Black Bear | 2,056 |
In Vermont, June carries 16.4% of the year's bears sightings, about 8.1 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 May (18.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (13.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bears most often recorded in Vermont are American Black Bear. 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 bears you are most likely to see
- American Black Bear2,056 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bears in Vermont in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 338 of the 2,056 verified bears sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 16.4% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see bears in Vermont?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for bears in Vermont?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 2,056 verified observations.
Which bears are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are American Black Bear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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