Based on 1,598 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Common Raccoon is most often recorded in May; in Indiana it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #6 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
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Common Raccoon in Indiana by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Indiana in May
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Fox Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Groundhog
American Red Squirrel
Virginia Opossum
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Common Raccoon appear in Indiana?
Mainly March–September, with the most records in May.
How common is Common Raccoon in Indiana?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Indiana (1,598 records in our sample).