Beavers in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see beavers in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 39 of the 331 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 Arkansas
11.8%
of yearly sightings
39
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
331
verified records a year
April 11.8%, May 11.8%, June 5.7%. Busiest month is March at 15.7%.
331 verified observations of beavers in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
March
52 records (15.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 6.9% |
| Februarypeak | 41 | 12.4% |
| Marchpeak | 52 | 15.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 39 | 11.8% |
| May | 39 | 11.8% |
| June | 19 | 5.7% |
| July | 14 | 4.2% |
| August | 12 | 3.6% |
| September | 23 | 6.9% |
| October | 23 | 6.9% |
| November | 24 | 7.3% |
| December | 22 | 6.6% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 331 |
In Arkansas, May carries 11.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.5 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (5.7%) after. The busiest month is March (15.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Arkansas 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 Beaver331 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Arkansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 39 of the 331 verified beavers sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Arkansas?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Arkansas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and April, based on 331 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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