Beavers in Texas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see beavers in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 371 of the 3,959 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for beavers in Texas
9.4%
of yearly sightings
371
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
3,959
verified records a year
April 15.6%, May 9.4%, June 5.1%. 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, 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 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (15.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (5.1%) 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 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 Beaver3,959 records
Plan your beaver trip in Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 371 of the 3,959 verified beavers sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Texas?+
May 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 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.