Badgers in Michigan in September
Yes, September is a good month to see badgers in Michigan. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 5 of the 61 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for badgers in Michigan
8.2%
of yearly sightings
5
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
61
verified records a year
August 14.8%, September 8.2%, October 1.6%. Busiest month is May at 23%.
61 verified observations of badgers in Michigan, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
May
14 records (23% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 3 | 4.9% |
| April | 1 | 1.6% |
| Maypeak | 14 | 23% |
| Junepeak | 14 | 23% |
| Julypeak | 13 | 21.3% |
| August | 9 | 14.8% |
| September | 5 | 8.2% |
| October | 1 | 1.6% |
| November | 1 | 1.6% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 61 |
In Michigan, September carries 8.2% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (14.8%) into September, and it heads toward October (1.6%) after. The busiest month is May (23%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in Michigan are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger61 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Michigan in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 5 of the 61 verified badgers sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see badgers in Michigan?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for badgers in Michigan?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 61 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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