Beavers in Mississippi in February
Yes, February is a good month to see beavers in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 155 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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.
Good month for beavers in Mississippi
11.6%
of yearly sightings
18
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
155
verified records a year
January 18.1%, February 11.6%, March 14.8%. 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, February carries 11.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (18.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (14.8%) after. The busiest month is January (18.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Mississippi 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 Beaver155 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Mississippi in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 18 of the 155 verified beavers sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see beavers in Mississippi?+
February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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