Badgers in Wisconsin in October
Yes, October is a good month to see badgers in Wisconsin. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 126 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 Wisconsin
8.7%
of yearly sightings
11
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
126
verified records a year
September 6.3%, October 8.7%, November 0.8%. 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, October carries 8.7% of the year's badgers sightings, about 0.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (0.8%) after. The busiest month is July (21.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in Wisconsin 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 Badger126 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Wisconsin in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 11 of the 126 verified badgers sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see badgers in Wisconsin?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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