Groundhog kill - Semi-urban hood

[Bob Kontak]

Either of these would have substantially less decibels than a shotgun, right? 22 long being louder - but a louder "crack" than a boom?

I definitely want to trap it and take it for a ride or drop it instantly.

One of my neighbors has to have a 22 rifle.

[Rick V]

A subsonic 22 AKA cb long is quieter than an air gun if used in a closed breach rifle. They will not cycle an automatic.
The crack you hear from a .22 is the round breaking the sound barrier, if you keep the round subsonic there is no crack.
I have removed several unwanted critters in my neighborhood with this setup.

[Bob Kontak]

Thanks for the clarification. Wow, what a difference.

.22 CB Long - YouTube

[ShakinJoe]

Ground Hogs will always have more than one exit......you have to find them all. Then, drop a smoke bomb in the hole and then then block it off. If there are three holes, drop it down two of them and block them both. Leave only one one exit and stand there with either a baseball bat or a pellet gun. The holes are always at an angle so you can hide above the hole backside just be still and quiet. It will exit a bit dazed from the smoke and then kaboom you whack it.

Do not let the PITA folks on board sway your opinion here, this is a rodent and nothing else. It was put on this earth to be snuffed.

[azasadny]

I use a Hav-A-Hart trap, then submerge it in a 55 gal plastic trashcan, filled with water. It works and doesn't get the neighbors mad...

[RWebb]

your real problem will not be solved by killing this marmot

you have habitat they like, so once you kill this one, another one will move in...

you need to change the habitat so they don't like living there anymore

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by RWebb

your real problem will not be solved by killing this marmot

you have habitat they like, so once you kill this one, another one will move in...

you need to change the habitat so they don't like living there anymore

True dat... And you can't keep enough lead in the air to "change the habitat" enough to dissuade them. That's one of the beauties of "ground hog" or "rock chuck" shooting - find the habitat, and new targets just keep coming back. Unless you enjoy the sport, you need to make some changes, or they will be back. And back again. And again...

[KFC911]

I hear what you guys are sayin' about the habitat, but that's not an "absolute" imo. That might be the case, but I'd eliminate this one first....odds are that Bob has no choice about habitat looking at the pic. Bob, I like the idea of a .22 also (heck, I'd use my .22lr and wouldn't think twice about the noise), but please take a couple of practice shots with the ammo you'll use from the approx. distance you'll be shooting from to make sure you'll hit where you aim with a strange gun. That's why my LEO tennant missed. He shoots a LOT, but .223s and .308s, etc. from several hundred yards out, and not a .22 short at 50 ft. Bottom line, make it count...if in doubt, #6 shot . Good luck!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by azasadny

I use a Hav-A-Hart trap, then submerge it in a 55 gal plastic trashcan, filled with water. It works and doesn't get the neighbors mad...

I'd blast one before I'd drown one, but that's just me...I realize some don't have the option.

[RWebb]

sure, eliminate this one first then figure out how to keep them away from whatever your issue is with them -- garden, out buildings, etc.

a yard with a dog patrol works pretty well

[varmint]

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[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by RWebb

sure, eliminate this one first then figure out how to keep them away from whatever your issue is with them

Hardware cloth around the bottom perimeter of the shed.

[RWebb]

if real deep - they are built to dig

BTW - these are big fat squirrels so make up some jambalaya

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Won't it stink for a long time? Plus his condo is under my shed. Access is pretty much impossible.

So yesterday, everyone is working on yards and such. Not a good day for the 16 gauge. No darts at Walmart and a dude in the isle say there is a good risk I won't drop the GH without a magic shot given the .177. Says a 22 air rifle would be more sure

Going to have to wait until Tuesday.

Going to put the trap out today with apples.

Look at its cute little ears.

OOOOHH my trigger finger is twitching.......

If you really need to shoot it, my first choice would be a .17 HMR pretty quiet really and

totally 1 shot lethal.

[Targa Me]

This is a good time to hone in on your sniper skills. Place the appropriate bate near the entrance of his condo and sit steady with your .177 rifle.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by targa911S

my first choice would be a .17 HMR pretty quiet really and totally 1 shot lethal.

Oh heck yes it's one shot lethal at 2550fps.

I have not see hide nor hair of him since I put the trap out.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

...I have not see hide nor hair of him since I put the trap out.

Of course you haven't...I withdraw my comments about "changing the habitat" .

[KFC911]

This might also be effective:

[Leland Pate]

If you were a little closer, I'd bring this over: