Beavers in South Carolina in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see beavers in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 75 of the 505 sightings logged across the year (14.9%), 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 South Carolina
14.9%
of yearly sightings
75
records in February
#1
busiest month of 12
505
verified records a year
January 9.3%, February 14.9%, March 12.9%. Busiest month is February at 14.9%.
505 verified observations of beavers in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
February
75 records (14.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 9.3% |
| Februarypeak | 75 | 14.9% |
| Marchpeak | 65 | 12.9% |
| April | 54 | 10.7% |
| May | 42 | 8.3% |
| June | 24 | 4.8% |
| July | 28 | 5.5% |
| August | 18 | 3.6% |
| September | 46 | 9.1% |
| October | 15 | 3% |
| Novemberpeak | 57 | 11.3% |
| December | 34 | 6.7% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 505 |
In South Carolina, February carries 14.9% of the year's beavers sightings, about 6.6 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 January (9.3%) into February, and it heads toward March (12.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in South Carolina 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 Beaver505 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in South Carolina in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 75 of the 505 verified beavers sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 14.9% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see beavers in South Carolina?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, March and November.
What month is best for beavers in South Carolina?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, March and November, based on 505 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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