Moose in Washington in October
Yes, October is a good month to see moose in Washington. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 68 of the 799 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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.
Good month for moose in Washington
8.5%
of yearly sightings
68
records in October
#7
busiest month of 12
799
verified records a year
September 9.3%, October 8.5%, November 6.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.1%.
799 verified observations of moose in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
121 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 4% |
| February | 36 | 4.5% |
| March | 50 | 6.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 96 | 12% |
| Maypeak | 121 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 97 | 12.1% |
| July | 73 | 9.1% |
| August | 76 | 9.5% |
| September | 74 | 9.3% |
| October | 68 | 8.5% |
| November | 49 | 6.1% |
| December | 27 | 3.4% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 795 |
In Washington, October carries 8.5% of the year's moose sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (6.1%) after. The busiest month is May (15.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The moose most often recorded in Washington are Moose. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which moose you are most likely to see
- Moose795 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Washington in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 68 of the 799 verified moose sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see moose in Washington?+
October is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for moose in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 799 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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