Beavers in Indiana in December
Yes, December is a good month to see beavers in Indiana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 50 of the 574 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 Indiana
8.7%
of yearly sightings
50
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
574
verified records a year
November 6.8%, December 8.7%, January 4.9%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.
574 verified observations of beavers in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
April
105 records (18.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 4.9% |
| February | 54 | 9.4% |
| Marchpeak | 90 | 15.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 105 | 18.3% |
| Maypeak | 73 | 12.7% |
| June | 37 | 6.4% |
| July | 34 | 5.9% |
| August | 16 | 2.8% |
| September | 25 | 4.4% |
| October | 23 | 4% |
| November | 39 | 6.8% |
| December | 50 | 8.7% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 574 |
In Indiana, December carries 8.7% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.4 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 November (6.8%) into December, and it heads toward January (4.9%) after. The busiest month is April (18.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Indiana are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver574 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Indiana in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 50 of the 574 verified beavers sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see beavers in Indiana?+
December is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Indiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 574 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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