Bucky!

The tale of Wisconsin’s beloved mascot, from unruly live badger to cultural phenomenon

Preview: Bucky!

Discover the storied history of Bucky Badger, Wisconsin's iconic mascot and symbol of state pride.

December 3, 2025 | Length: 00:01:16

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“Bucky was a student’s gift to Wisconsin. Buckingham U. Badger. You are Badgers. This mascot is one of you.”

— Bill Sachse, Jr.

A brief history of Bucky Badger

Explore a digital timeline of Bucky Badger’s history spanning the mid-1800s to the present.

“Bucky represents so much more than just sports. Bucky is Wisconsin.”

— RoseAnn Donovan, former Bucky (1981-1982)

Funding

Funding for Bucky! is provided by The Dancing Goat Distillery, Robert J. Lenz, Charles H. and Barb A. Merry, Dr. Henry Anderson, Lau and Bea Christensen, Cynthia and David Shaw, Elizabeth Olson in memory of Modesta Booke Olson, the Alfred and June Kohlwey Family Foundation, donors to the Focus Fund for Wisconsin Programs and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.