best way to get groundhogs out of there hole?

[Sharon]

Ya and I would think you're going to be calling me one day to come help you dig up the field at Parkwood looking for your dog..

No. I got the message. We're working at improving Hullet now. CKC earth dog tests start soon.

PS A good terrier owner always takes a shovel.

[smitty55]

Used to hunt them 35 yrs ago when they were plentifull,when they spook and go down the hole,try whistling,they are curious and will stick there heads out to check it out.mac

Agreed. When I was a kid we had a certain whistle that used to work pretty good, but damned if I remember it now lol.

[SongDog]

Agreed. When I was a kid we had a certain whistle that used to work pretty good, but damned if I remember it now lol.

Thats the ticket. My dad taught me this when I started shooting groundhogs.


When you see the hog go down his hole, Walk right over to that exact hole. Kneel down on one knee and have the gun ready. Take a stick and poke it in the hole like your diggin at the sides and give some whistles imitating the groundhog.


I bet he is up standing on his hind legs looking at your from his back up hole in about 45 seconds from about 50 yards LOL.


Doesn`t work everytime, But most are curious enough to come up for a look.

Or you could do it the old fasion way,,,,,,,Sit and wait him out, He will be back out shortly if its a nice day.

[Doug]

Borrow someone's Jack Russell Terrier

My Grandfather's mutt terrier would do that... problem was the dog would come back up; but not the groundhog... saved the lead.

[Dobermanhunter]

Thats the ticket. My dad taught me this when I started shooting groundhogs.


When you see the hog go down his hole, Walk right over to that exact hole. Kneel down on one knee and have the gun ready. Take a stick and poke it in the hole like your diggin at the sides and give some whistles imitating the groundhog.


I bet he is up standing on his hind legs looking at your from his back up hole in about 45 seconds from about 50 yards LOL.


Doesn`t work everytime, But most are curious enough to come up for a look.

im going to try this interesting idea tomorrow.

[COYHUNTER]

We used to walk down rail-road tracks making lots of noise...........and one guy stay behind and pop him when he surfaces,,,,,,worked 50 years ago

[rackman]

if farmer wants them gone send some dry ice ice down the hole and cover with a board they will not come up again ..thats how they got rid of them at north bay hospital where traps were not a option

[terrym]

whats the best way to get ground hogs out of there hole? s?

C4 works and loosens up the soil nicely

[urbansherpa]

My Grandfather's mutt terrier would do that... problem was the dog would come back up; but not the groundhog... saved the lead.

Ive got a 7yr old Jack Russell. The prey drive is SO HIGH that the sight of a Marmot going down a hole would consume his mind. He wouldn't leave it alone until it was dead (or he was).

Guys in England sometimes use the oil-rich mixture of a chainsaws exhaust. The chainsaw blade is removed and a short hose is attached to the exhaust pipe. You could even use a weed-whipper exhaust, I suppose.

I was in Ottawa last week. I saw dozens of them.


Theyre a PITA. Good luck

[Gunner 38]

During ~60 years of hunting I've shot a few thousand of them with assorted armament . My favorite groundhog-slayers were the 6mm Rem. (700 Varmint) and the 22WMR (24 Savage and 922M marlin) . I dispatched quite a number of them with different 12gauge-poppers as well (1100 Rem. , Fox-double and Ithaca 37) . I was always looking for new opportunities and canvassed numerous farms . After a while I had ''gathered'' a pretty good circle of hunting-land . As soon as the farmers were confident in my ability to distinguish between a cow and a groundhog they recommended me to other farmers etc . --- I never found it too difficult to approach the groundhogs to be within range when I carried the shotgun ; especially if hay-bales were in the field . In case I was detected I just froze and eventually eased up on them (while they were observing me) taking a step every 10 seconds . At ranges of 20 feet to better than 400 yards not too many hogs got away . Shooting them at 100 to 200 yards was pretty ''ho-hum'' but stalking them at short range with the 12gauge or bowling them over at 400 yards with the 6mm turned my crank . --- Making my rounds (from farm to farm) I usually had some excitement . The most ever (during 1 day) was 67 ; as a matter of fact that took place during the mid-60s . They used to be quite plentiful in Durham County . --- At that time we didn't see too many coyotes in Ontario . --- Nowadays , I'm living in another area and barely ever see a groundhog . --- I've always practised PUBLIC-RELATIONS WHEN DEALING WITH THE FARMERS . --- It happened many times that I showed up at a farm and discovered the farmer was in the process to do some haying or whatever . In that case I left the gun in the vehicle and helped the farmer . On some occasions I took my arc-welder along and repaired some broken equipment for them . --- Yeah , I was always welcome to come back . ------ To answer your question : SOME-TIMES I managed to whistle them out of the hole .--- Sorry I got carried away reminiscing !