Shot a badger - Page 2

Dave R · July 3, 2009, 08:43 PM

Shot one while I was out "whistle pig" hunting. Yup, they are smelly.

My dog killed a juvenile badger* and buried it in the sand around the kids play area. We wondered what the smell was...

* She's a 110lb Akita/Bernard mix. But I doubt she could kill an adult badger.

banditt007 · July 3, 2009, 11:38 PM

Langenc, Illegal to shoot while it was in the trap? The moron that made that law should be on call to dispatch any caught badger in the trap. I bet that law would get changed fast. Good thing they did eventually change it....

Someone mentioned a Wolverine... has anyone seen one in the wild? I think that would be the sight of a lifetime.

hogdogs · July 4, 2009, 10:04 AM

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Some hog tusk as well and use to show folks how they cut paper like a razor.

And folks think I am a sissy for wanting no less than big bore gun for hog killin'.
If you have ever handled the stinky end of a wild hog, you give a ton more respect for the pointy end!
Brent

tmd11111 · July 4, 2009, 10:48 AM

Years ago when I was stationed at Ft. Riley I came across one while Quail hunting. Scared the SH** out of me. We did reach an agreement though. It wouldn't attack me if I stayed away from it's den and I wouldn't p!$$ him off by trying to shoot him with #8 shot (that's all I had on me and I didnt think it was enough).

cheff · July 6, 2009, 05:29 PM

Me and my bud killed one in Idaho while Whistle pig hunting. We were driving the grass lands of east Idaho when we spotted the badger. We jump out of the truck with a .22lr and a 12ga with 3 1/2" turkey loads. I gave chase with the shotgun, when it was about 20 feet from me he turned and started coming at me. I took the first shot and rolled him. He got up and started at me again. By this time my bud was there with the .22 and emptied 25rnd clip at the beast as I took my second shot with the 12ga. Rolled him again, and he got up and started moving towards us but kind of slow. I put the last 12ga in to him when he was about 5ft from me. That last shot stopped the nasty critter.

When we skinned it, we found almost all 25 rounds of .22lr in the neck area. Only one went through and killed it. The turkey loads were just ******* him off.

30-30remchester · July 6, 2009, 06:37 PM

Congradulations on a nice trophy. However I have to disagree with you on the being nasty animals. They do however have a strong odor as do most predators. If you think they stink you should smell a mountain lion, coyote or bear. These animals have failed their personal hygene class. Badgers are neat animals to watch at work aka hunt. They are a problem to the land owner as they will dig prairie dogs from their dens thus leaving large hole to contend with. I can see where a farmer or rancher would not want them on their land but to just hate and dislike them because they are agressive and smell bad you wouldnt like my family reuions. I live in badger country and see quite a few every year and take only those on ranchers lands that dont want them. Otherwise I just watch and admire.

FrontSight · July 6, 2009, 06:49 PM

Awesome!

Fat White Boy · July 6, 2009, 10:44 PM

I was watching a nature show that had a fight between a Badger and a Wolverine... The noises the two animals made while fighting were not of this earth...

barnetmill · July 6, 2009, 10:55 PM

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Fatboy: I was watching a nature show that had a fight between a Badger and a Wolverine... The noises the two animals made while fighting were not of this earth...

Who won the fight?
I have heard badgers in the Zoo growling at one another. It did not sound to bad to me.
An uncle told me he ran one over years ago with a model T and the badger seemed not to be hurt at all. He said when you skin them they have an impressive musculature.

Fat White Boy · July 7, 2009, 09:50 PM

I think mutual respect made it a draw...

azar92 · July 22, 2009, 05:35 PM

I've have come across my fair share of badgers in the wild. Thankfully, all were from a safe enough distance and none of them decided to cop an attitude. Badgers can be mean, nasty little critters when pressed.

When my dad was younger he was driving a truck down a graveled country lane when he hit a badger. He had his .22 pistol with him and decided to get out of the truck and put it down (if it wasn't dead already). As he gets out of the truck and starts to approach, the little devil hops up, snarls, and charges. My dad unloaded the .22 pistol into him but the badger just kept coming. So he got back into the truck, threw it in reverse, and hit him again! He then drove forward (over him again, IIRC) and this time just kept going...

Lesson learned.

July 3, 2009, 08:43 PM	#26
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Shot one while I was out "whistle pig" hunting. Yup, they are smelly. My dog killed a juvenile badger* and buried it in the sand around the kids play area. We wondered what the smell was... * She's a 110lb Akita/Bernard mix. But I doubt she could kill an adult badger. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

July 6, 2009, 06:49 PM	#32
FrontSight Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1,712	Awesome! __________________ To kill something as great as a duck just to smell the gunpowder is a crime against nature. - Alan Liere Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. - George Bernard Shaw

July 3, 2009, 11:38 PM	#27
banditt007 Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2006 Posts: 694	Langenc, Illegal to shoot while it was in the trap? The moron that made that law should be on call to dispatch any caught badger in the trap. I bet that law would get changed fast. Good thing they did eventually change it.... Someone mentioned a Wolverine... has anyone seen one in the wild? I think that would be the sight of a lifetime.

July 4, 2009, 10:48 AM	#29
tmd11111 Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 275	Years ago when I was stationed at Ft. Riley I came across one while Quail hunting. Scared the SH** out of me. We did reach an agreement though. It wouldn't attack me if I stayed away from it's den and I wouldn't p!$$ him off by trying to shoot him with #8 shot (that's all I had on me and I didnt think it was enough).

July 6, 2009, 05:29 PM	#30
cheff Member Join Date: June 4, 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	Me and my bud killed one in Idaho while Whistle pig hunting. We were driving the grass lands of east Idaho when we spotted the badger. We jump out of the truck with a .22lr and a 12ga with 3 1/2" turkey loads. I gave chase with the shotgun, when it was about 20 feet from me he turned and started coming at me. I took the first shot and rolled him. He got up and started at me again. By this time my bud was there with the .22 and emptied 25rnd clip at the beast as I took my second shot with the 12ga. Rolled him again, and he got up and started moving towards us but kind of slow. I put the last 12ga in to him when he was about 5ft from me. That last shot stopped the nasty critter. When we skinned it, we found almost all 25 rounds of .22lr in the neck area. Only one went through and killed it. The turkey loads were just ******* him off.

July 6, 2009, 06:37 PM	#31
30-30remchester Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: mountains of colorado Posts: 977	Congradulations on a nice trophy. However I have to disagree with you on the being nasty animals. They do however have a strong odor as do most predators. If you think they stink you should smell a mountain lion, coyote or bear. These animals have failed their personal hygene class. Badgers are neat animals to watch at work aka hunt. They are a problem to the land owner as they will dig prairie dogs from their dens thus leaving large hole to contend with. I can see where a farmer or rancher would not want them on their land but to just hate and dislike them because they are agressive and smell bad you wouldnt like my family reuions. I live in badger country and see quite a few every year and take only those on ranchers lands that dont want them. Otherwise I just watch and admire.

July 6, 2009, 10:44 PM	#33
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	I was watching a nature show that had a fight between a Badger and a Wolverine... The noises the two animals made while fighting were not of this earth...

July 7, 2009, 09:50 PM	#35
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	I think mutual respect made it a draw...

July 22, 2009, 05:35 PM	#36
azar92 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 209	I've have come across my fair share of badgers in the wild. Thankfully, all were from a safe enough distance and none of them decided to cop an attitude. Badgers can be mean, nasty little critters when pressed. When my dad was younger he was driving a truck down a graveled country lane when he hit a badger. He had his .22 pistol with him and decided to get out of the truck and put it down (if it wasn't dead already). As he gets out of the truck and starts to approach, the little devil hops up, snarls, and charges. My dad unloaded the .22 pistol into him but the badger just kept coming. So he got back into the truck, threw it in reverse, and hit him again! He then drove forward (over him again, IIRC) and this time just kept going... Lesson learned.