Badgers in Kansas in March
Yes, March is a good month to see badgers in Kansas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 83 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for badgers in Kansas
10.8%
of yearly sightings
9
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
83
verified records a year
February 4.8%, March 10.8%, April 6%. Busiest month is June at 18.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1.2% |
| February | 4 | 4.8% |
| March | 9 | 10.8% |
| April | 5 | 6% |
| Maypeak | 12 | 14.5% |
| Junepeak | 15 | 18.1% |
| Julypeak | 11 | 13.3% |
| August | 11 | 13.3% |
| September | 5 | 6% |
| October | 2 | 2.4% |
| November | 4 | 4.8% |
| December | 4 | 4.8% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 83 |
In Kansas, March carries 10.8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (4.8%) into March, and it heads toward April (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 March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 9 of the 83 verified badgers sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see badgers in Kansas?+
March is the 5th 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.
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