Beavers in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 259 of the 1,433 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 New Hampshire
18.1%
of yearly sightings
259
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,433
verified records a year
April 15.6%, May 18.1%, June 13.7%. Busiest month is May at 18.1%.
1,433 verified observations of beavers in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
May
259 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | 3.3% |
| February | 40 | 2.8% |
| March | 115 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 224 | 15.6% |
| Maypeak | 259 | 18.1% |
| Junepeak | 197 | 13.7% |
| July | 113 | 7.9% |
| August | 137 | 9.6% |
| September | 89 | 6.2% |
| October | 88 | 6.1% |
| November | 69 | 4.8% |
| December | 54 | 3.8% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 1,433 |
In New Hampshire, May 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 April (15.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.7%) 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 New Hampshire 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 Beaver1,433 records
Plan your beaver trip in New Hampshire
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 259 of the 1,433 verified beavers sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 18.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in New Hampshire?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for beavers in New Hampshire?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 1,433 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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