Raccoons in Wisconsin in September
Yes, September is a good month to see raccoons in Wisconsin. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 170 of the 1,964 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in Wisconsin
8.7%
of yearly sightings
170
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,964
verified records a year
August 7.4%, September 8.7%, October 6.7%. Busiest month is May at 15.8%.
1,964 verified observations of raccoons in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
May
310 records (15.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 4.4% |
| February | 94 | 4.8% |
| March | 155 | 7.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 238 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 310 | 15.8% |
| Junepeak | 305 | 15.5% |
| July | 191 | 9.7% |
| August | 146 | 7.4% |
| September | 170 | 8.7% |
| October | 132 | 6.7% |
| November | 73 | 3.7% |
| December | 63 | 3.2% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,964 |
In Wisconsin, September carries 8.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (7.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.7%) after. The busiest month is May (15.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Wisconsin are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,964 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Wisconsin in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 170 of the 1,964 verified raccoons sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see raccoons in Wisconsin?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Wisconsin?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,964 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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