Males are polygamous and mate with more than one female. Implantation occurs between December and February, and the young are born between March and April. Litter sizes of the badger range from 1-5, with the young being born in an underground nest. The young badger is blind at birth and lightly furred. Eyes open in 4 weeks, and weaning occurs at 8 weeks of age, when the young are considered half grown.
Young badgers remain with their mothers until late fall, when the family scatters.
The American badger is a ferocious fighter, responsible for outmatching many pet dogs. Other than man and dogs, natural enemies of the badger include coyotes. They continue to exist in large numbers throughout North America. Pelts of the badger were once considered valuable fur, but today, do not command a high price. For this reason, very few badgers are trapped.