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Taxidea taxus |
July: Badgers begin giving birth to offspring. Young badgers stay in the burrows.
Can be aggressive if cornered. Rabies carrier. Among Native Americans, badger symbolized perseverance and agility. Hide used for ritual purposes and decorations. Meat consumed especially during harsh winters.
Inhabits prairies and open forests of North America. Nocturnal lifestyle, digs deep burrows. Feeds on small mammals and insects.
Night hunting using light devices Trapping with traps and snares Spot-and-stalk hunting in habitat areas
Burrowing and secretive animal — focus on fresh burrows and tracks. Best hunting times are night and twilight. Handle traps carefully to avoid unnecessary suffering.
Processing requires care due to strong odor. Hide used for clothing and accessories. Meat is small and cooks quickly. Meat is edible after thorough processing, has distinctive flavor.
Back: Frying, stewing
Thigh: Roasting, braising
Brisket: Braising, roasting
Thigh: Roasting, braising
Brisket: Braising, roasting
American Badger Stew (Braising with vegetables)
Tender meat with rich flavor
Tender meat with rich flavor
1. Cut meat into pieces and brown.
2. Add vegetables (carrots, onions, celery) and braise until tender.
3. Season and serve with potatoes.
2. Add vegetables (carrots, onions, celery) and braise until tender.
3. Season and serve with potatoes.
Herb-Roasted Badger (Oven roasting)
Fragrant meat with herbal notes
Fragrant meat with herbal notes
1. Marinate meat with garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
2. Roast at 180°C for about 1.5 hours.
3. Serve with vegetable side dish.
2. Roast at 180°C for about 1.5 hours.
3. Serve with vegetable side dish.