Beavers in Montana in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see beavers in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 57 of the 517 sightings logged across the year (11%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for beavers in Montana

11%

of yearly sightings

57

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

517

verified records a year

May 13.2%, June 11%, July 14.1%. Busiest month is July at 14.1%.

Best months: July, May, JunePeak season right now

517 verified observations of beavers in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When beavers are recorded in Montana

Peak month

July

73 records (14.1% of the year)

Quietest month

February

15 records

MonthObservationsShare
January285.4%
February152.9%
March407.7%
April509.7%
Maypeak6813.2%
Junepeak5711%
Julypeak7314.1%
August5310.3%
September387.4%
October519.9%
November173.3%
December275.2%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver517

In Montana, June carries 11% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.7 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 easing off from May (13.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The beavers most often recorded in Montana are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which beavers you are most likely to see

  • American Beaver517 records
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Plan your beaver trip in Montana

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see beavers in Montana in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 57 of the 517 verified beavers sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see beavers in Montana?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, May and June.

What month is best for beavers in Montana?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, May and June, based on 517 verified observations.

Which beavers are you most likely to see in Montana?+

The most-recorded species in Montana are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.