Beavers in Louisiana in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see beavers in Louisiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 33 of the 195 sightings logged across the year (16.9%), 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 Louisiana
16.9%
of yearly sightings
33
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
195
verified records a year
December 4.6%, January 16.9%, February 15.9%. Busiest month is March at 19%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 33 | 16.9% |
| Februarypeak | 31 | 15.9% |
| Marchpeak | 37 | 19% |
| April | 27 | 13.8% |
| May | 7 | 3.6% |
| June | 12 | 6.2% |
| July | 7 | 3.6% |
| August | 4 | 2.1% |
| September | 6 | 3.1% |
| October | 13 | 6.7% |
| November | 9 | 4.6% |
| December | 9 | 4.6% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 195 |
In Louisiana, January carries 16.9% of the year's beavers sightings, about 8.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (4.6%) into January, and it heads toward February (15.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January 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 January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver195 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Louisiana in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 33 of the 195 verified beavers sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 16.9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Louisiana?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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