Badgers in Minnesota in October
Yes, October is a good month to see badgers in Minnesota. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 91 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for badgers in Minnesota
8.8%
of yearly sightings
8
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
91
verified records a year
September 6.6%, October 8.8%, November 5.5%. Busiest month is June at 18.7%.
91 verified observations of badgers in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
June
17 records (18.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1.1% |
| February | 3 | 3.3% |
| March | 4 | 4.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 13 | 14.3% |
| Maypeak | 14 | 15.4% |
| Junepeak | 17 | 18.7% |
| July | 10 | 11% |
| August | 9 | 9.9% |
| September | 6 | 6.6% |
| October | 8 | 8.8% |
| November | 5 | 5.5% |
| December | 1 | 1.1% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 91 |
In Minnesota, October carries 8.8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.6%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.5%) after. The busiest month is June (18.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in Minnesota are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger91 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Minnesota in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 8 of the 91 verified badgers sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see badgers in Minnesota?+
October is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for badgers in Minnesota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 91 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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