Badgers in Montana in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see badgers in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 27 of the 159 sightings logged across the year (17%), 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.
Peak month for badgers in Montana
17%
of yearly sightings
27
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
159
verified records a year
July 22.6%, August 17%, September 8.2%. Busiest month is July at 22.6%.
159 verified observations of badgers in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Montana
Peak month
July
36 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 1.3% |
| February | 2 | 1.3% |
| March | 3 | 1.9% |
| April | 12 | 7.5% |
| May | 22 | 13.8% |
| Junepeak | 29 | 18.2% |
| Julypeak | 36 | 22.6% |
| Augustpeak | 27 | 17% |
| September | 13 | 8.2% |
| October | 6 | 3.8% |
| November | 1 | 0.6% |
| December | 6 | 3.8% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 159 |
In Montana, August carries 17% of the year's badgers sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (22.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Montana 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 Badger159 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Montana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 27 of the 159 verified badgers sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see badgers in Montana?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for badgers in Montana?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 159 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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