Beavers in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see beavers in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 78 of the 463 sightings logged across the year (16.8%), 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.
Peak month for beavers in Wyoming
16.8%
of yearly sightings
78
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
463
verified records a year
April 4.1%, May 16.8%, June 20.7%. Busiest month is June at 20.7%.
463 verified observations of beavers in Wyoming, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
96 records (20.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 1.3% |
| February | 15 | 3.2% |
| March | 7 | 1.5% |
| April | 19 | 4.1% |
| Maypeak | 78 | 16.8% |
| Junepeak | 96 | 20.7% |
| Julypeak | 91 | 19.7% |
| August | 60 | 13% |
| September | 59 | 12.7% |
| October | 23 | 5% |
| November | 9 | 1.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 463 |
In Wyoming, May carries 16.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 8.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.7%) 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 Wyoming 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 Beaver463 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 78 of the 463 verified beavers sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 16.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see beavers in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for beavers in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 463 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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