Beavers in Ohio in February
Yes, February is a good month to see beavers in Ohio. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 190 of the 2,258 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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 Ohio
8.4%
of yearly sightings
190
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
2,258
verified records a year
January 6.7%, February 8.4%, March 13.6%. Busiest month is April at 17.6%.
2,258 verified observations of beavers in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
April
398 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 151 | 6.7% |
| February | 190 | 8.4% |
| Marchpeak | 308 | 13.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 398 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 273 | 12.1% |
| June | 164 | 7.3% |
| July | 135 | 6% |
| August | 110 | 4.9% |
| September | 114 | 5% |
| October | 138 | 6.1% |
| November | 132 | 5.8% |
| December | 145 | 6.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 2,258 |
In Ohio, February carries 8.4% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.1 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 January (6.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (13.6%) after. The busiest month is April (17.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Ohio are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver2,258 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Ohio in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 190 of the 2,258 verified beavers sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see beavers in Ohio?+
February is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Ohio?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 2,258 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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