Beavers in Mississippi in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see beavers in Mississippi. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 155 sightings logged across the year (18.1%), 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
18.1%
of yearly sightings
28
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
155
verified records a year
December 5.8%, January 18.1%, February 11.6%. 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, January carries 18.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 9.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (5.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (11.6%) 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 Mississippi 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 Beaver155 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Mississippi in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 28 of the 155 verified beavers sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 18.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Mississippi?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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