Beavers in Vermont in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in Vermont. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 469 of the 2,332 sightings logged across the year (20.1%), 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 Vermont
20.1%
of yearly sightings
469
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
2,332
verified records a year
March 10.2%, April 20.1%, May 14.8%. Busiest month is April at 20.1%.
2,332 verified observations of beavers in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
April
469 records (20.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 106 | 4.5% |
| February | 77 | 3.3% |
| Marchpeak | 237 | 10.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 469 | 20.1% |
| Maypeak | 346 | 14.8% |
| June | 202 | 8.7% |
| July | 142 | 6.1% |
| August | 133 | 5.7% |
| September | 150 | 6.4% |
| October | 224 | 9.6% |
| November | 138 | 5.9% |
| December | 108 | 4.6% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 2,332 |
In Vermont, April carries 20.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 11.8 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 March (10.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Vermont are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver2,332 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Vermont in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 469 of the 2,332 verified beavers sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 20.1% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Vermont?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for beavers in Vermont?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 2,332 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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