Badgers in Nevada in August

Yes, August is a good month to see badgers in Nevada. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 150 sightings logged across the year (8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

American Badger photographed in NevadaAmerican Badger photographed in NevadaAmerican Badger photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for badgers in Nevada

8%

of yearly sightings

12

records in August

#6

busiest month of 12

150

verified records a year

July 14.7%, August 8%, September 10%. Busiest month is June at 16.7%.

Best months: June, July, AprilPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

January

4 records

MonthObservationsShare
January42.7%
February74.7%
March106.7%
Aprilpeak1812%
May1610.7%
Junepeak2516.7%
Julypeak2214.7%
August128%
September1510%
October106.7%
November74.7%
December42.7%

Badgers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Badger150

In Nevada, August carries 8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.3 points below 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 easing off from July (14.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (10%) after. The busiest month is June (16.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The badgers most often recorded in Nevada 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 Badger150 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see badgers in Nevada in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 12 of the 150 verified badgers sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see badgers in Nevada?+

August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.