Badgers in Wisconsin in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see badgers in Wisconsin. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 27 of the 126 sightings logged across the year (21.4%), 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.
Peak month for badgers in Wisconsin
21.4%
of yearly sightings
27
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
126
verified records a year
June 20.6%, July 21.4%, August 14.3%. Busiest month is July at 21.4%.
126 verified observations of badgers in Wisconsin, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
July
27 records (21.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.8% |
| March | 6 | 4.8% |
| April | 7 | 5.6% |
| Maypeak | 20 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 26 | 20.6% |
| Julypeak | 27 | 21.4% |
| August | 18 | 14.3% |
| September | 8 | 6.3% |
| October | 11 | 8.7% |
| November | 1 | 0.8% |
| December | 1 | 0.8% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 126 |
In Wisconsin, July carries 21.4% of the year's badgers sightings, about 13.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (14.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Wisconsin are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger126 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Wisconsin in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 27 of the 126 verified badgers sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 21.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see badgers in Wisconsin?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and May.
What month is best for badgers in Wisconsin?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and May, based on 126 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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