Badgers in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see badgers in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 50 of the 281 sightings logged across the year (17.8%), 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.
Peak month for badgers in Oregon
17.8%
of yearly sightings
50
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
281
verified records a year
April 8.9%, May 17.8%, June 18.5%. Busiest month is June at 18.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 1.8% |
| February | 10 | 3.6% |
| March | 5 | 1.8% |
| April | 25 | 8.9% |
| Maypeak | 50 | 17.8% |
| Junepeak | 52 | 18.5% |
| Julypeak | 45 | 16% |
| August | 36 | 12.8% |
| September | 23 | 8.2% |
| October | 20 | 7.1% |
| November | 5 | 1.8% |
| December | 5 | 1.8% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 281 |
In Oregon, May carries 17.8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 9.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (8.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Oregon are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger281 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Oregon in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 50 of the 281 verified badgers sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 17.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see badgers in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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.
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