Beavers in Nevada in May
Yes, May is a good month to see beavers in Nevada. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 273 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 Nevada
8.8%
of yearly sightings
24
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
273
verified records a year
April 7.7%, May 8.8%, June 15.8%. Busiest month is June at 15.8%.
273 verified observations of beavers in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
June
43 records (15.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 27 | 9.9% |
| February | 12 | 4.4% |
| March | 22 | 8.1% |
| April | 21 | 7.7% |
| May | 24 | 8.8% |
| Junepeak | 43 | 15.8% |
| Julypeak | 40 | 14.7% |
| August | 17 | 6.2% |
| September | 14 | 5.1% |
| October | 21 | 7.7% |
| November | 14 | 5.1% |
| December | 18 | 6.6% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 273 |
In Nevada, May carries 8.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.5 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 rising from April (7.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.8%) after. The busiest month is June (15.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Nevada 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 Beaver273 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 24 of the 273 verified beavers sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Nevada?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Nevada?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and January, based on 273 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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