Beavers in Kansas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 292 sightings logged across the year (16.8%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Kansas
16.8%
of yearly sightings
49
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
292
verified records a year
March 11%, April 16.8%, May 10.3%. Busiest month is April at 16.8%.
292 verified observations of beavers in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
49 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 9.2% |
| February | 19 | 6.5% |
| Marchpeak | 32 | 11% |
| Aprilpeak | 49 | 16.8% |
| May | 30 | 10.3% |
| June | 18 | 6.2% |
| July | 13 | 4.5% |
| August | 12 | 4.1% |
| September | 12 | 4.1% |
| October | 15 | 5.1% |
| Novemberpeak | 36 | 12.3% |
| December | 29 | 9.9% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 292 |
In Kansas, April carries 16.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 8.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (11%) into April, and it heads toward May (10.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Kansas are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver292 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Kansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 49 of the 292 verified beavers sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 16.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Kansas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, November and March.
What month is best for beavers in Kansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, November and March, based on 292 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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