Beavers in Louisiana in February

Yes, February is one of the best months to see beavers in Louisiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 195 sightings logged across the year (15.9%), 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 Louisiana

15.9%

of yearly sightings

31

records in February

#3

busiest month of 12

195

verified records a year

January 16.9%, February 15.9%, March 19%. Busiest month is March at 19%.

Best months: March, January, February

195 verified observations of beavers in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When beavers are recorded in Louisiana

Peak month

March

37 records (19% of the year)

Quietest month

August

4 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak3316.9%
Februarypeak3115.9%
Marchpeak3719%
April2713.8%
May73.6%
June126.2%
July73.6%
August42.1%
September63.1%
October136.7%
November94.6%
December94.6%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver195

In Louisiana, February carries 15.9% of the year's beavers sightings, about 7.6 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 holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (19%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The beavers most often recorded in Louisiana are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.

Which beavers you are most likely to see

  • American Beaver195 records
Plan your tripJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plan your beaver trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see beavers in Louisiana in February?+

Yes. February accounts for 31 of the 195 verified beavers sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 15.9% of the annual total.

Is February a good time to see beavers in Louisiana?+

February is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, January and February.

What month is best for beavers in Louisiana?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and February, based on 195 verified observations.

Which beavers are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+

The most-recorded species in Louisiana are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.