Beavers in Tennessee in June
Yes, June is a good month to see beavers in Tennessee. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 63 of the 687 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 Tennessee
9.2%
of yearly sightings
63
records in June
#5
busiest month of 12
687
verified records a year
May 9.2%, June 9.2%, July 5.2%. Busiest month is April at 15.6%.
687 verified observations of beavers in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
April
107 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 6.8% |
| Februarypeak | 95 | 13.8% |
| Marchpeak | 89 | 13% |
| Aprilpeak | 107 | 15.6% |
| May | 63 | 9.2% |
| June | 63 | 9.2% |
| July | 36 | 5.2% |
| August | 26 | 3.8% |
| September | 32 | 4.7% |
| October | 29 | 4.2% |
| November | 49 | 7.1% |
| December | 51 | 7.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 687 |
In Tennessee, June carries 9.2% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (5.2%) after. The busiest month is April (15.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Tennessee are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver687 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Tennessee in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 63 of the 687 verified beavers sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see beavers in Tennessee?+
June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Tennessee?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and March, based on 687 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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