Badgers in Texas in April
Yes, April is a good month to see badgers in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 528 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 Texas
9.3%
of yearly sightings
49
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
528
verified records a year
March 7.2%, April 9.3%, May 11.6%. Busiest month is August at 13.4%.
528 verified observations of badgers in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Texas
Peak month
August
71 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 2.8% |
| February | 34 | 6.4% |
| March | 38 | 7.2% |
| April | 49 | 9.3% |
| Maypeak | 61 | 11.6% |
| June | 50 | 9.5% |
| Julypeak | 65 | 12.3% |
| Augustpeak | 71 | 13.4% |
| September | 42 | 8% |
| October | 35 | 6.6% |
| November | 43 | 8.1% |
| December | 25 | 4.7% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 528 |
In Texas, April carries 9.3% of the year's badgers sightings, about 1 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 rising from March (7.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (11.6%) after. The busiest month is August (13.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in Texas 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 Badger528 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 49 of the 528 verified badgers sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see badgers in Texas?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for badgers in Texas?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 528 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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