Badgers in Iowa in November
Yes, November is one of the best months to see badgers in Iowa. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 6 of the 50 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 Iowa
12%
of yearly sightings
6
records in November
#3
busiest month of 12
50
verified records a year
October 4%, November 12%, December 4%. Busiest month is May at 22%.
50 verified observations of badgers in Iowa, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Iowa
Peak month
May
11 records (22% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 10% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 4% |
| April | 3 | 6% |
| Maypeak | 11 | 22% |
| Junepeak | 7 | 14% |
| July | 4 | 8% |
| August | 5 | 10% |
| September | 3 | 6% |
| October | 2 | 4% |
| Novemberpeak | 6 | 12% |
| December | 2 | 4% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 50 |
In Iowa, November carries 12% of the year's badgers sightings, about 3.7 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 October (4%) into November, and it heads toward December (4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Iowa are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger50 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Iowa in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 6 of the 50 verified badgers sightings logged in Iowa across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see badgers in Iowa?+
November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and November.
What month is best for badgers in Iowa?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and November, based on 50 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Iowa?+
The most-recorded species in Iowa are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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