Beavers in Missouri in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see beavers in Missouri. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 46 of the 382 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for beavers in Missouri
12%
of yearly sightings
46
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
382
verified records a year
November 6.3%, December 12%, January 8.4%. Busiest month is April at 16.8%.
382 verified observations of beavers in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
April
64 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 8.4% |
| February | 37 | 9.7% |
| Marchpeak | 46 | 12% |
| Aprilpeak | 64 | 16.8% |
| May | 42 | 11% |
| June | 23 | 6% |
| July | 16 | 4.2% |
| August | 16 | 4.2% |
| September | 10 | 2.6% |
| October | 26 | 6.8% |
| November | 24 | 6.3% |
| Decemberpeak | 46 | 12% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 382 |
In Missouri, December carries 12% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.7 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 is rising from November (6.3%) into December, and it heads toward January (8.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Missouri are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver382 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Missouri in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 46 of the 382 verified beavers sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see beavers in Missouri?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and December.
What month is best for beavers in Missouri?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and December, based on 382 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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