Deer in Vermont in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see deer in Vermont. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 747 of the 6,251 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 deer in Vermont
12%
of yearly sightings
747
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
6,251
verified records a year
May 9.7%, June 12%, July 9.2%. Busiest month is June at 12%.
6,251 verified observations of deer in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When deer are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
June
747 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 445 | 7.1% |
| February | 477 | 7.6% |
| March | 514 | 8.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 640 | 10.2% |
| Maypeak | 608 | 9.7% |
| Junepeak | 747 | 12% |
| July | 574 | 9.2% |
| August | 533 | 8.5% |
| September | 430 | 6.9% |
| October | 441 | 7.1% |
| November | 425 | 6.8% |
| December | 417 | 6.7% |
Deer you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 6,245 |
In Vermont, June carries 12% of the year's deer sightings, about 3.7 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 (9.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (9.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The deer most often recorded in Vermont are White-tailed Deer. 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 deer you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Deer6,245 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see deer in Vermont in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 747 of the 6,251 verified deer sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see deer in Vermont?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, April and May.
What month is best for deer in Vermont?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and May, based on 6,251 verified observations.
Which deer are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are White-tailed Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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