Badgers in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see badgers in Kansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 83 sightings logged across the year (14.5%), 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.
Peak month for badgers in Kansas
14.5%
of yearly sightings
12
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
83
verified records a year
April 6%, May 14.5%, June 18.1%. 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, May carries 14.5% of the year's badgers sightings, about 6.2 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 is rising from April (6%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.1%) 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 Kansas 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 Badger83 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 12 of the 83 verified badgers sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 14.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see badgers in Kansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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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