Moose in Vermont in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see moose in Vermont. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 284 of the 1,292 sightings logged across the year (22%), 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.
Peak month for moose in Vermont
22%
of yearly sightings
284
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,292
verified records a year
April 10.7%, May 22%, June 19.1%. 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, May carries 22% of the year's moose sightings, about 13.7 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 April (10.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The moose most often recorded in Vermont are Moose. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which moose you are most likely to see
- Moose1,285 records
Plan your moose trip in Vermont
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Vermont in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 284 of the 1,292 verified moose sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 22% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in Vermont?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
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.