Badgers in Kansas in August

Yes, August is a good month to see badgers in Kansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 83 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.

American Badger photographed in KansasAmerican Badger photographed in KansasAmerican Badger photographed in Kansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for badgers in Kansas

13.3%

of yearly sightings

11

records in August

#4

busiest month of 12

83

verified records a year

July 13.3%, August 13.3%, September 6%. Busiest month is June at 18.1%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

83 verified observations of badgers in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When badgers are recorded in Kansas

Peak month

June

15 records (18.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January11.2%
February44.8%
March910.8%
April56%
Maypeak1214.5%
Junepeak1518.1%
Julypeak1113.3%
August1113.3%
September56%
October22.4%
November44.8%
December44.8%

Badgers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Badger83

In Kansas, August carries 13.3% of the year's badgers sightings, about 5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (6%) after. The busiest month is June (18.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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

Which badgers you are most likely to see

  • American Badger83 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see badgers in Kansas in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 11 of the 83 verified badgers sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see badgers in Kansas?+

August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for badgers in Kansas?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 83 verified observations.

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

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