Badgers in Oregon in August

Yes, August is a good month to see badgers in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 36 of the 281 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.

American Badger photographed in OregonAmerican Badger photographed in OregonAmerican Badger photographed in Oregon
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for badgers in Oregon

12.8%

of yearly sightings

36

records in August

#4

busiest month of 12

281

verified records a year

July 16%, August 12.8%, September 8.2%. Busiest month is June at 18.5%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

281 verified observations of badgers in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When badgers are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

June

52 records (18.5% of the year)

Quietest month

January

5 records

MonthObservationsShare
January51.8%
February103.6%
March51.8%
April258.9%
Maypeak5017.8%
Junepeak5218.5%
Julypeak4516%
August3612.8%
September238.2%
October207.1%
November51.8%
December51.8%

Badgers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Badger281

In Oregon, August carries 12.8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from July (16%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.2%) after. The busiest month is June (18.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The badgers most often recorded in Oregon 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 Badger281 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your badger trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see badgers in Oregon in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 36 of the 281 verified badgers sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.

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

August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for badgers in Oregon?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 281 verified observations.

Which badgers are you most likely to see in Oregon?+

The most-recorded species in Oregon are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.