Badgers in Colorado in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see badgers in Colorado. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 52 of the 318 sightings logged across the year (16.4%), 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 badgers in Colorado
16.4%
of yearly sightings
52
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
318
verified records a year
April 7.5%, May 16.4%, June 17%. Busiest month is July at 19.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.6% |
| February | 4 | 1.3% |
| March | 8 | 2.5% |
| April | 24 | 7.5% |
| Maypeak | 52 | 16.4% |
| Junepeak | 54 | 17% |
| Julypeak | 62 | 19.5% |
| August | 40 | 12.6% |
| September | 32 | 10.1% |
| October | 24 | 7.5% |
| November | 12 | 3.8% |
| December | 4 | 1.3% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 318 |
In Colorado, May carries 16.4% of the year's badgers sightings, about 8.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (7.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (17%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 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 badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger318 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Colorado in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 52 of the 318 verified badgers sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 16.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see badgers in Colorado?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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