Beavers in Wisconsin in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Wisconsin. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 149 of the 825 sightings logged across the year (18.1%), 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 Wisconsin
18.1%
of yearly sightings
149
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
825
verified records a year
April 14.9%, May 18.1%, June 10.3%. Busiest month is May at 18.1%.
825 verified observations of beavers in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
May
149 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 3.6% |
| February | 31 | 3.8% |
| March | 82 | 9.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 123 | 14.9% |
| Maypeak | 149 | 18.1% |
| Junepeak | 85 | 10.3% |
| July | 52 | 6.3% |
| August | 58 | 7% |
| September | 54 | 6.5% |
| October | 61 | 7.4% |
| November | 47 | 5.7% |
| December | 53 | 6.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 825 |
In Wisconsin, May carries 18.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 9.8 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 April (14.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.3%) 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 Wisconsin 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 Beaver825 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Wisconsin in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 149 of the 825 verified beavers sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 18.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Wisconsin?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for beavers in Wisconsin?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 825 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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