Shooting on private property in PA...

**Prometheus** · August 31st, 2008, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by nijwnfi

Another option to keep the peace, some sliced apples and a have a heart trap would work wonders. Unless you get a very well placed shot, 22lr is IMHO underpowered for Groundhog, those suckers are tough. Remember, Dad has Mom to deal with here.

Trap will likely be the way to go, I agree. Good point on the .22lr for ground hogs. Dad was a great shot but I don't think he has shot in few years. If it was me I wouldn't worry about it, appleseed has me shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch groupings at 25 yards with my iron sights. Pesky critters don't stand a chance.

Plus side they have a dog now, I know in my area the moles got lost when we had a dog. Don't know how that effects ground hogs however.

Mom calls the shots with that anyway. Bad guys get all the lead, critters get the love LOL!

**vipermagic** · September 4th, 2008, 12:26 AM

Doesnt the state hold premtivity on all gun laws? Meaning a town, municipality, city, etc, can't pass stricter-than-the-state laws? So as long as you're not in a saftey zone and are following other applicable game laws, you can shoot a woodchuck in the middle of downtown Erie?

**Swarner793** · September 4th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by vipermagic

Doesnt the state hold premtivity on all gun laws? Meaning a town, municipality, city, etc, can't pass stricter-than-the-state laws? So as long as you're not in a saftey zone and are following other applicable game laws, you can shoot a woodchuck in the middle of downtown Erie?

Municipalities can regulate the discharge of firearms. It is viewed separate from possession and ownership rights.

Be safe.

Scott