Moose in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see moose in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 562 of the 4,515 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), 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 Wyoming
12.4%
of yearly sightings
562
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
4,515
verified records a year
April 3.5%, May 12.4%, June 18.6%. Busiest month is July at 20.3%.
4,515 verified observations of moose in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
917 records (20.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 106 | 2.3% |
| February | 181 | 4% |
| March | 123 | 2.7% |
| April | 158 | 3.5% |
| May | 562 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 842 | 18.6% |
| Julypeak | 917 | 20.3% |
| Augustpeak | 672 | 14.9% |
| September | 568 | 12.6% |
| October | 246 | 5.4% |
| November | 67 | 1.5% |
| December | 73 | 1.6% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 4,508 |
In Wyoming, May carries 12.4% of the year's moose sightings, about 4.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (3.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.6%) after. The busiest month is July (20.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The moose most often recorded in Wyoming 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
- Moose4,508 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 562 of the 4,515 verified moose sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in Wyoming?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for moose in Wyoming?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 4,515 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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