Groundhog Hunting

[crowsnest2002]

I was wondering how many people on here groundhog hunt??? I'm Just curious?
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[Karys]

I used to hunt groundhogs a lot when I lived in Lancaster county. I just drove around the farms and knocked on doors and asked if I could shoot them. Most farmers were more than happy to let me have at it and several wanted them completely eradicated. I only went once last year.

Right now my groundhog gun is a Rem. 700 in .243. It shoots flat but it's LOUD. If there are a lot of them out in the field when I take my first shot, they'll head for their holes and stay down for up to an hour.

If I ever get back into it again, I'm thinking of picking up another rifle in .223 or another caliber that's quieter. I'll take both to the fields and save the .243 for the longer shots.

[chalmitch]

It has replaced fishing as my favorite summer activity. Good day for a walk, fire a few rounds, smoke a hog.

Best regards,
chalmitch

[Holleta]

I love the 'Hogs!!! I get anywhere from 8-12 a year typically just around my place. I usually use a 17 HMR (the 17gr ballistic tips) but have taken them with 22 revolvers and my "grass cutting gun" a 1911. Groundhog holes don't mix well with horses. I also have two (legal for chucks) .223s and a 22-250 and a 243 to use for longer shots, though I haven't had the need yet.

[crowsnest2002]

Here's my rig, I cant wait to get back home to use it again..13984.jpg

[Karys]

Here's my rig, I cant wait to get back home to use it again..13984.jpg

What caliber is that?

[Holleta]

Here's my rig, I cant wait to get back home to use it again..13984.jpg

Crowsnest, are you in the Military?

[andrewmyers]

id prefer to use my ka-bar...haha or any other pocket knife i have handy...ive done in at least one hog with a knife..and id like to give it another shot...to do this requires getting between a hog and its hole. and usually having to chase it down. they arent agile so its no problem. steel toe boots help too if you have to 'stun' it once...crowsnest has witnessed this ask him yourself

[hunter1254]

I hunt groundhog a lot on the game lands near my house. I use my 17 hmr and i have it sited in for about 100-150 yards which I think is enough for groundhogs and squirrels. I haven't gotten a groundhog yet, cause everytime I get near one I either don't see him or he sees me first and busts. Anyone have any suggestions?

[thumper69]

i hunt groundhogs and hunt for coyotes it alot of fun allen.hunsinger