Beavers in Texas in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 469 of the 3,959 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for beavers in Texas
11.8%
of yearly sightings
469
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
3,959
verified records a year
December 9%, January 11.8%, February 12.4%. Busiest month is April at 15.6%.
3,959 verified observations of beavers in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
619 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 469 | 11.8% |
| Februarypeak | 490 | 12.4% |
| Marchpeak | 479 | 12.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 619 | 15.6% |
| May | 371 | 9.4% |
| June | 200 | 5.1% |
| July | 141 | 3.6% |
| August | 143 | 3.6% |
| September | 183 | 4.6% |
| October | 253 | 6.4% |
| November | 254 | 6.4% |
| December | 357 | 9% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 3,959 |
In Texas, January carries 11.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3.5 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 December (9%) into January, and it heads toward February (12.4%) 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 Texas are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver3,959 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Texas in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 469 of the 3,959 verified beavers sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Texas?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and March, based on 3,959 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.