Badgers in Wyoming in September
Yes, September is a good month to see badgers in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 48 of the 421 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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.
Good month for badgers in Wyoming
11.4%
of yearly sightings
48
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
421
verified records a year
August 13.5%, September 11.4%, October 4.3%. 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, September carries 11.4% of the year's badgers sightings, about 3.1 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 easing off from August (13.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (4.3%) after. The busiest month is June (29.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The badgers most often recorded in Wyoming are American Badger. 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 badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger421 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Wyoming in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 48 of the 421 verified badgers sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see badgers in Wyoming?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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