Badgers in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see badgers in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 65 of the 421 sightings logged across the year (15.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for badgers in Wyoming
15.4%
of yearly sightings
65
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
421
verified records a year
April 4%, May 15.4%, June 29.5%. 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, May carries 15.4% of the year's badgers sightings, about 7.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4%) into May, and it heads toward June (29.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 65 of the 421 verified badgers sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 15.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see badgers in Wyoming?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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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