Deer in Washington in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see deer in Washington. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,498 of the 16,488 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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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 Washington

15.2%

of yearly sightings

2,498

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

16,488

verified records a year

May 11.3%, June 15.2%, July 14.5%. Busiest month is June at 15.2%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

16,488 verified observations of deer in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When deer are recorded in Washington

Peak month

June

2,498 records (15.2% of the year)

Quietest month

December

554 records

MonthObservationsShare
January6363.9%
February7744.7%
March9545.8%
April1,4418.7%
May1,85811.3%
Junepeak2,49815.2%
Julypeak2,39814.5%
Augustpeak1,91611.6%
September1,3438.1%
October1,2317.5%
November8855.4%
December5543.4%

Deer you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Mule Deer15,056
White-tailed Deer1,218
Mule × White-tailed Deer2

In Washington, June carries 15.2% of the year's deer sightings, about 6.9 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 (11.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (14.5%) 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 Washington are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Mule × 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

  • Mule Deer15,056 records
  • White-tailed Deer1,218 records
  • Mule × White-tailed Deer2 records
Plan your tripEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Plan your deer trip in Washington

Start with live tours near Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see deer in Washington in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 2,498 of the 16,488 verified deer sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see deer in Washington?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.

What month is best for deer in Washington?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 16,488 verified observations.

Which deer are you most likely to see in Washington?+

The most-recorded species in Washington are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Mule × White-tailed Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.