Scientific Study

An example of a scientific study of the American Badger is

Recovery Strategy for the Badger (Taxidea taxus) in British Columbia Prepared by the jeffersonii American Badger Recovery Team Prepared by the jeffersonii Badger Recovery Team
September 2008

 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/recovery/rcvrystrat/badger_jeffersonii_rcvry_strat18092008.pdf

They are organizing a full recovery plan for 5 years until the badger population increases by 400 adults.  Badgers are shot, poisoned, killed for fur, and are listed as pests for many farmers and the local population. 
The recovery plan includes:
Helping landowners and farmers to gain better appreciation for badgers and the ecological role they play in the ecosystem.