Beavers in Kansas in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see beavers in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 32 of the 292 sightings logged across the year (11%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for beavers in Kansas

11%

of yearly sightings

32

records in March

#3

busiest month of 12

292

verified records a year

February 6.5%, March 11%, April 16.8%. Busiest month is April at 16.8%.

Best months: April, November, March

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)

Quietest month

August

12 records

MonthObservationsShare
January279.2%
February196.5%
Marchpeak3211%
Aprilpeak4916.8%
May3010.3%
June186.2%
July134.5%
August124.1%
September124.1%
October155.1%
Novemberpeak3612.3%
December299.9%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver292

In Kansas, March carries 11% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.7 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 February (6.5%) into March, and it heads toward April (16.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March 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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which beavers you are most likely to see

  • American Beaver292 records
Plan your tripLewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Plan your beaver trip in Kansas

Start with live tours near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see beavers in Kansas in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 32 of the 292 verified beavers sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see beavers in Kansas?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.