I've had more luck chasing them to their dens . . .. Be ready, they move with a vengeance.
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for those that don't know, if a badger gets ahold of your arm or hand and gets down
it's hole, you'd best pray to God that someone will soon be looking for you.
they can pull you by the arm down that deep hole harder (way harder) than you
can ever pull back no matter how many years you've been going to the gym.
if someone doesn't come after you, they'll find what's left of your carcass right there
with your arm down that hole.