Badgers in Texas in September
Yes, September is a good month to see badgers in Texas. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 42 of the 528 sightings logged across the year (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 Texas
8%
of yearly sightings
42
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
528
verified records a year
August 13.4%, September 8%, October 6.6%. 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, September carries 8% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (13.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.6%) 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 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 Badger528 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Texas in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 42 of the 528 verified badgers sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see badgers in Texas?+
September is the 7th 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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