Based on 2,272 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Muskrat is most often recorded in April; in Minnesota it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #7 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Muskrat in Minnesota by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Minnesota in April
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Cottontail
American Beaver
American Red Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
Common Raccoon
Coyote
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Muskrat appear in Minnesota?
Mainly March–June, with the most records in April.
How common is Muskrat in Minnesota?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Minnesota (2,272 records in our sample).