Beavers in Alaska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 101 of the 607 sightings logged across the year (16.6%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Alaska
16.6%
of yearly sightings
101
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
607
verified records a year
April 6.8%, May 16.6%, June 22.9%. 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, May carries 16.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 8.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Alaska are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver607 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Alaska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 101 of the 607 verified beavers sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 16.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Alaska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
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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