Beavers in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in West Virginia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 333 sightings logged across the year (16.2%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in West Virginia
16.2%
of yearly sightings
54
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
333
verified records a year
April 15%, May 16.2%, June 9%. Busiest month is May at 16.2%.
333 verified observations of beavers in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
May
54 records (16.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 6% |
| February | 21 | 6.3% |
| Marchpeak | 34 | 10.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 50 | 15% |
| Maypeak | 54 | 16.2% |
| June | 30 | 9% |
| July | 19 | 5.7% |
| August | 16 | 4.8% |
| September | 18 | 5.4% |
| October | 27 | 8.1% |
| November | 17 | 5.1% |
| December | 27 | 8.1% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 333 |
In West Virginia, May carries 16.2% of the year's beavers sightings, about 7.9 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 April (15%) into May, and it heads toward June (9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in West Virginia 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 Beaver333 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in West Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 54 of the 333 verified beavers sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 16.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in West Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and March.
What month is best for beavers in West Virginia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and March, based on 333 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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