Badgers in Nevada in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see badgers in Nevada. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 150 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 Nevada
12%
of yearly sightings
18
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
150
verified records a year
March 6.7%, April 12%, May 10.7%. Busiest month is June at 16.7%.
150 verified observations of badgers in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
June
25 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 2.7% |
| February | 7 | 4.7% |
| March | 10 | 6.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 18 | 12% |
| May | 16 | 10.7% |
| Junepeak | 25 | 16.7% |
| Julypeak | 22 | 14.7% |
| August | 12 | 8% |
| September | 15 | 10% |
| October | 10 | 6.7% |
| November | 7 | 4.7% |
| December | 4 | 2.7% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 150 |
In Nevada, April carries 12% of the year's badgers sightings, about 3.7 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 rising from March (6.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Nevada are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger150 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Nevada in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 18 of the 150 verified badgers sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see badgers in Nevada?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and April.
What month is best for badgers in Nevada?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and April, based on 150 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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