Beavers in North Dakota in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in North Dakota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 13 of the 95 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 North Dakota
13.7%
of yearly sightings
13
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
95
verified records a year
March 6.3%, April 13.7%, May 17.9%. Busiest month is May at 17.9%.
95 verified observations of beavers in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
May
17 records (17.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 2.1% |
| February | 8 | 8.4% |
| March | 6 | 6.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 13 | 13.7% |
| Maypeak | 17 | 17.9% |
| Junepeak | 15 | 15.8% |
| July | 10 | 10.5% |
| August | 6 | 6.3% |
| September | 8 | 8.4% |
| October | 2 | 2.1% |
| November | 5 | 5.3% |
| December | 3 | 3.2% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 95 |
In North Dakota, April carries 13.7% of the year's beavers sightings, about 5.4 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 March (6.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (17.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in North Dakota are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver95 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in North Dakota in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 13 of the 95 verified beavers sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in North Dakota?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for beavers in North Dakota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 95 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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