Badgers in Wyoming in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see badgers in Wyoming. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 124 of the 421 sightings logged across the year (29.5%), 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.
Peak month for badgers in Wyoming
29.5%
of yearly sightings
124
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
421
verified records a year
May 15.4%, June 29.5%, July 16.4%. Busiest month is June at 29.5%.
421 verified observations of badgers in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
124 records (29.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0.7% |
| February | 3 | 0.7% |
| March | 6 | 1.4% |
| April | 17 | 4% |
| Maypeak | 65 | 15.4% |
| Junepeak | 124 | 29.5% |
| Julypeak | 69 | 16.4% |
| August | 57 | 13.5% |
| September | 48 | 11.4% |
| October | 18 | 4.3% |
| November | 4 | 1% |
| December | 7 | 1.7% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 421 |
In Wyoming, June carries 29.5% of the year's badgers sightings, about 21.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (15.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (16.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Wyoming are American Badger. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger421 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Wyoming in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 124 of the 421 verified badgers sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 29.5% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see badgers in Wyoming?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for badgers in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 421 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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