Badgers in Washington in October
Yes, October is a good month to see badgers in Washington. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 105 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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 Washington
11.4%
of yearly sightings
12
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
105
verified records a year
September 3.8%, October 11.4%, November 2.9%. Busiest month is May at 23.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 1.9% |
| February | 5 | 4.8% |
| March | 7 | 6.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 15 | 14.3% |
| Maypeak | 25 | 23.8% |
| Junepeak | 18 | 17.1% |
| July | 6 | 5.7% |
| August | 6 | 5.7% |
| September | 4 | 3.8% |
| October | 12 | 11.4% |
| November | 3 | 2.9% |
| December | 2 | 1.9% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 105 |
In Washington, October carries 11.4% of the year's badgers sightings, about 3.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (3.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (2.9%) after. The busiest month is May (23.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in Washington are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger105 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Washington in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 12 of the 105 verified badgers sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see badgers in Washington?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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