American Badger (Taxidea taxus) is in the Mustelids family (Mustelidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,744 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph American Badger: observations by month (U.S.)
About American Badger
The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is a North American badger, somewhat similar in appearance to the European badger. It is found in the western and central United States, northern Mexico, and south-central Canada to certain areas of southwestern British Columbia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
American Badger by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,242 | June | May–Apr |
| Texas | 518 | August | Feb–Dec |
| Wyoming | 442 | June | May–Sep |
| Colorado | 320 | July | May–Oct |
| Oregon | 273 | July | Apr–Sep |
| New Mexico | 254 | July | Apr–Oct |
| Arizona | 250 | August | Mar–Nov |
| Utah | 224 | June | Apr–Oct |
| Montana | 161 | July | May–Sep |
| Idaho | 159 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Nevada | 150 | June | Mar–Oct |
| South Dakota | 130 | June | May–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 89 | July | May–Oct |
| Kansas | 83 | July | Mar–Sep |
| Washington | 80 | June | Apr–Aug |
| Nebraska | 74 | June | Apr–Oct |
| Minnesota | 63 | July | Apr–Nov |
| North Dakota | 47 | May | May–Aug |
| Illinois | 46 | April | Apr–Aug |
| Iowa | 37 | May | May–Sep |
| Michigan | 37 | May | May–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 35 | July | Feb–Sep |
| Missouri | 17 | September | Jun–Sep |
| Indiana | 9 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Mustelids)
North American River Otter
American Mink
Long-tailed Weasel
Sea Otter
Fisher
American Ermine
Pacific Marten
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph American Badger?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from March to October.
Where is American Badger most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Texas, Wyoming.