Badger Wildlife Management Blog

In Minnesota, bats are protected by law during the maternity season, which typically occurs from May through August. During this time, female bats give birth and raise their young in maternity colonies located in attics, barns, and other structures. It is illegal to disturb or remove bats from these colonies while they are raising their young, as this can result in the separation of mothers and their pups, leading to orphaned bats and potential harm to the colony.