Beavers in Oklahoma in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Oklahoma. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 48 of the 510 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Oklahoma
9.4%
of yearly sightings
48
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
510
verified records a year
April 25.9%, May 9.4%, June 7.5%. Busiest month is April at 25.9%.
510 verified observations of beavers in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
132 records (25.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33 | 6.5% |
| February | 38 | 7.5% |
| Marchpeak | 78 | 15.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 132 | 25.9% |
| Maypeak | 48 | 9.4% |
| June | 38 | 7.5% |
| July | 20 | 3.9% |
| August | 15 | 2.9% |
| September | 21 | 4.1% |
| October | 30 | 5.9% |
| November | 21 | 4.1% |
| December | 36 | 7.1% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 510 |
In Oklahoma, May carries 9.4% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1.1 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 easing off from April (25.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.5%) 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 Oklahoma 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 Beaver510 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Oklahoma in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 48 of the 510 verified beavers sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Oklahoma?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for beavers in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 510 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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