Beavers in Alaska in August
Yes, August is a good month to see beavers in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 66 of the 607 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 beavers in Alaska
10.9%
of yearly sightings
66
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
607
verified records a year
July 22.7%, August 10.9%, September 8.9%. Busiest month is June at 22.9%.
607 verified observations of beavers in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
139 records (22.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 0.7% |
| February | 11 | 1.8% |
| March | 11 | 1.8% |
| April | 41 | 6.8% |
| Maypeak | 101 | 16.6% |
| Junepeak | 139 | 22.9% |
| Julypeak | 138 | 22.7% |
| August | 66 | 10.9% |
| September | 54 | 8.9% |
| October | 29 | 4.8% |
| November | 8 | 1.3% |
| December | 5 | 0.8% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 607 |
In Alaska, August carries 10.9% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (22.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.9%) after. The busiest month is June (22.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Alaska are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver607 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 66 of the 607 verified beavers sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see beavers in Alaska?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 607 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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