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RE: Groundhog - Snipe Hunter - 05-23-2019
They don't move on. They multiply.
I generally shoot them.
Set the trap near one of it's holes. Apple is good bait too.
Can't forget the first time I saw one climb an apple tree to get apples.
RE: Groundhog - Bill Wilson - 05-24-2019
(05-23-2019, 04:23 PM)Admiral Wrote: Ha ha, the .223 is a bit overkill, with a hollow point round there wouldn't be that much left of him.
But it sure was fun!
Left enough to send a clear message to his buddies.
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RE: Groundhog - CLETUS - 05-24-2019
(05-23-2019, 04:23 PM)Admiral Wrote: Ha ha, the .223 is a bit overkill, with a hollow point round there wouldn't be that much left of him.
Turns them to jello on the inside, it makes it hard to scoop up with a shovel.
RE: Groundhog - Snipe Hunter - 05-24-2019
I use a cheap Marlin 60 .22lr. Iron sights. No issues whatsoever dropping a groundhog. Rumors of a head too hard for a .22 are a myth.
RE: Groundhog - R Clark - 05-24-2019
(05-24-2019, 12:10 PM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: I use a cheap Marlin 60 .22lr. Iron sights. No issues whatsoever dropping a groundhog. Rumors of a head too hard for a .22 are a myth.
Love my model 60; first rifle I ever bought with my own money. Plunked down $55 for it and a brick of .22LR. Still use it today nearly 40 years later to take care of varmints around the acreage.
RE: Groundhog - Cub_Cadet_GT - 05-24-2019
(05-23-2019, 09:03 AM)bgosh Wrote: Anyone have an idea on how to make a Groundhog to move on? I have one uder my deck and not sure if it will do any damage. Thanks Stan
22-250 is my favorite method.
RE: Groundhog - Admiral - 05-24-2019
(05-24-2019, 12:10 PM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: I use a cheap Marlin 60 .22lr. Iron sights. No issues whatsoever dropping a groundhog. Rumors of a head too hard for a .22 are a myth.
I've shot groundhogs with a Gammo .177 pellet rifle, 1200 fps muzzle velocity, so it has some punch; head shot.
RE: Groundhog - Wild Turkey - 05-24-2019
Got a MIG or know anyone who does?
Get a tank of Argon (no CO2) and stick a hose deep in the hole.
Let the gas fill the hole. Argon is heavier than air so it will fill the lowest part.
Cover any hole entrances to prevent natural ventilation from moving the Argon out.
Any critters in hole will quietly asphyxiate. End of problem.
Nitrogen would also work well, especially if you could get some liquid that would flow deep in hole.
CO2 won't work because it causes a fright response when it gets near lethal levels.
Carbon Monoxide from a running engine would work well too but noise would cause any occupants to leave and smell might prevent them from going back in hole.
RE: Groundhog - Foggy - 05-27-2019
.22 LR hollow point leaves a hole the size of your thumb nail going out the back side of the groundhog. If it is not an instant kill the groundhog goes down his hole and never comes back out. A very convenient disposal.
RE: Groundhog - RJT123 - 05-28-2019
Cantaloupe and Hav-a-Heart work great. Just be careful about the "transportation laws" in your area.