Beavers in Mississippi in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in Mississippi. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 155 sightings logged across the year (15.5%), 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 Mississippi
15.5%
of yearly sightings
24
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
155
verified records a year
March 14.8%, April 15.5%, May 4.5%. Busiest month is January at 18.1%.
155 verified observations of beavers in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
January
28 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 28 | 18.1% |
| February | 18 | 11.6% |
| Marchpeak | 23 | 14.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 24 | 15.5% |
| May | 7 | 4.5% |
| June | 5 | 3.2% |
| July | 7 | 4.5% |
| August | 4 | 2.6% |
| September | 8 | 5.2% |
| October | 10 | 6.5% |
| November | 12 | 7.7% |
| December | 9 | 5.8% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 155 |
In Mississippi, April carries 15.5% of the year's beavers sightings, about 7.2 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 holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (4.5%) 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 Mississippi 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 Beaver155 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Mississippi in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 24 of the 155 verified beavers sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 15.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Mississippi?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, April and March.
What month is best for beavers in Mississippi?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and March, based on 155 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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