Beavers in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Montana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 68 of the 517 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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 Montana
13.2%
of yearly sightings
68
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
517
verified records a year
April 9.7%, May 13.2%, June 11%. Busiest month is July at 14.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 5.4% |
| February | 15 | 2.9% |
| March | 40 | 7.7% |
| April | 50 | 9.7% |
| Maypeak | 68 | 13.2% |
| Junepeak | 57 | 11% |
| Julypeak | 73 | 14.1% |
| August | 53 | 10.3% |
| September | 38 | 7.4% |
| October | 51 | 9.9% |
| November | 17 | 3.3% |
| December | 27 | 5.2% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 517 |
In Montana, May carries 13.2% of the year's beavers sightings, about 4.9 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 is rising from April (9.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver517 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Montana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 68 of the 517 verified beavers sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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