Badgers in Washington in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see badgers in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 15 of the 105 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 WashingtonAmerican Badger photographed in WashingtonNorthwestern American Badger photographed in Washington
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for badgers in Washington

14.3%

of yearly sightings

15

records in April

#3

busiest month of 12

105

verified records a year

March 6.7%, April 14.3%, May 23.8%. Busiest month is May at 23.8%.

Best months: May, June, April

105 verified observations of badgers in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When badgers are recorded in Washington

Peak month

May

25 records (23.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

2 records

MonthObservationsShare
January21.9%
February54.8%
March76.7%
Aprilpeak1514.3%
Maypeak2523.8%
Junepeak1817.1%
July65.7%
August65.7%
September43.8%
October1211.4%
November32.9%
December21.9%

Badgers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Badger105

In Washington, April carries 14.3% of the year's badgers sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from March (6.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (23.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The badgers most often recorded in Washington 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 Badger105 records
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Plan your badger trip in Washington

Start with live tours near Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see badgers in Washington in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 15 of the 105 verified badgers sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see badgers in Washington?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.

What month is best for badgers in Washington?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 105 verified observations.

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

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