Based on 1,071 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Idaho, Yellow-bellied Marmot is most often recorded in May; in Idaho it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #4 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot in Idaho 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 Idaho in May
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Mule Deer
Moose
Pronghorn
American Beaver
Wapiti
Columbian Ground Squirrel
American Red Squirrel
Places to look in Idaho
National ForestBoise National Forest
National ForestCaribou–Targhee National Forest
National ForestSawtooth National Forest
State ParkCity of Rocks National Reserve
State ParkMassacre Rocks State Park
National ForestKaniksu National Forest
FAQ
When does Yellow-bellied Marmot appear in Idaho?
Mainly March–July, with the most records in May.
How common is Yellow-bellied Marmot in Idaho?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Idaho (1,071 records in our sample).