Badgers in Colorado in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see badgers in Colorado. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 318 sightings logged across the year (17%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

American Badger photographed in ColoradoAmerican Badger photographed in ColoradoAmerican Badger photographed in Colorado
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for badgers in Colorado

17%

of yearly sightings

54

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

318

verified records a year

May 16.4%, June 17%, July 19.5%. Busiest month is July at 19.5%.

Best months: July, June, MayPeak season right now

318 verified observations of badgers in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When badgers are recorded in Colorado

Peak month

July

62 records (19.5% of the year)

Quietest month

January

2 records

MonthObservationsShare
January20.6%
February41.3%
March82.5%
April247.5%
Maypeak5216.4%
Junepeak5417%
Julypeak6219.5%
August4012.6%
September3210.1%
October247.5%
November123.8%
December41.3%

Badgers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Badger318

In Colorado, June carries 17% of the year's badgers sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (19.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The badgers most often recorded in Colorado are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which badgers you are most likely to see

  • American Badger318 records
Plan your tripBent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Plan your badger trip in Colorado

Start with live tours near Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see badgers in Colorado in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 54 of the 318 verified badgers sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see badgers in Colorado?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and May.

What month is best for badgers in Colorado?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and May, based on 318 verified observations.

Which badgers are you most likely to see in Colorado?+

The most-recorded species in Colorado are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.