Moose in Vermont in August
Yes, August is a good month to see moose in Vermont. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 112 of the 1,292 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for moose in Vermont
8.7%
of yearly sightings
112
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
1,292
verified records a year
July 9.4%, August 8.7%, September 9.1%. Busiest month is May at 22%.
1,292 verified observations of moose in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
May
284 records (22% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 2.7% |
| February | 31 | 2.4% |
| March | 42 | 3.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 138 | 10.7% |
| Maypeak | 284 | 22% |
| Junepeak | 247 | 19.1% |
| July | 121 | 9.4% |
| August | 112 | 8.7% |
| September | 118 | 9.1% |
| October | 86 | 6.7% |
| November | 39 | 3% |
| December | 39 | 3% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 1,285 |
In Vermont, August carries 8.7% of the year's moose sightings, about 0.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (9.1%) after. The busiest month is May (22%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The moose most often recorded in Vermont 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
- Moose1,285 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Vermont in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 112 of the 1,292 verified moose sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see moose in Vermont?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for moose in Vermont?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,292 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.