Badgers in South Dakota in September
Yes, September is a good month to see badgers in South Dakota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 125 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for badgers in South Dakota
8.8%
of yearly sightings
11
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
125
verified records a year
August 15.2%, September 8.8%, October 3.2%. Busiest month is June at 24.8%.
125 verified observations of badgers in South Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in South Dakota
Peak month
June
31 records (24.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.8% |
| February | 1 | 0.8% |
| March | 4 | 3.2% |
| April | 4 | 3.2% |
| Maypeak | 20 | 16% |
| Junepeak | 31 | 24.8% |
| Julypeak | 20 | 16% |
| August | 19 | 15.2% |
| September | 11 | 8.8% |
| October | 4 | 3.2% |
| November | 7 | 5.6% |
| December | 3 | 2.4% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 125 |
In South Dakota, September carries 8.8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (15.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (3.2%) after. The busiest month is June (24.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in South Dakota are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger125 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in South Dakota in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 11 of the 125 verified badgers sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see badgers in South Dakota?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for badgers in South Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 125 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in South Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in South Dakota are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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