Beaver Moon

Many moons ago when hunting was vital to preparation for the winter season, Native Americans would set traps for beavers. Beavers provided warm furs to help make the cold temperatures more bearable. November was a good month for hunting beaver since the swamps were not yet frozen. So as tradition had it, November’s full moon became known as the Full Beaver Moon.

Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that beavers are now actively preparing for winter and can be seen more frequently. November’s full moon is also sometimes referred to as the Full Frosty Moon.