It is narrated from Ibn Abi Ammar that I asked Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them), "Is hunting the badger permissible?" He replied, "Yes." I then asked, "Is eating it permissible?" He replied, "Yes." I then asked, "Did you hear this from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?" He replied, "Yes."
Hadith Referenceمسند الإمام الشافعي / كتاب الأطعمة والصيد والذبائح / 1509