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Wisconsin wildlife
American badger
Taxidea taxus
Wisconsin's state animal and 'Badger State' namesake.
Best months
May · Jun · Sep · Oct
Look for them at dawn or dusk along grassland edges and open fields in summer; check the refuge or park report for recent sightings.
Where to look
Buena Vista Grassland Wildlife AreaDevil's Lake State ParkCrex Meadows Wildlife Area
Conservation status
Secretive grassland burrower, rarely seen by day
Good to know
What is the best month to see an American badger in Wisconsin?
June and July offer the best chance, as badgers are more active during the long summer days, but sightings are always uncommon and unpredictable.
Are American badgers dangerous to people?
They are not aggressive toward humans and will typically retreat or hide in a burrow, but they can defend themselves fiercely if cornered or threatened.
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