First Groundhog this season

[TheCarFather]

I had seen this guy about 3 weeks ago run through my backyard, so I've been on the lookout since. Last year I had a serious problem with a family of groundhogs eating and destroying my perennial flower garden but I eliminated every one of them. Can't say I was too surprised to see one again this spring as they have always been an issue around my area.

Yesterday he made the grave mistake of coming through my yard to check on his perennial buffet, I made sure it was his last visit. 25 caliber Maverick slinging 34gr FX pellets at 915fps, head shot at 40yds. Immediate lights out. Gave him a follow up shot just to make sure he was done. My guess is he won't be the last one this season, let the games begin.

 

[ptold]

Nice shot . how big was it? How much did it weigh?

 

[Ranchibi]

Great shot on that big one with your Mav! Nice pic.

 

[olegj29]

This one made a mistake by eating my wife's tomatoes. Like 5-10 a day. Few bites of each one. .25 Avenger took care of it. Head shot at 40ish yards.

 

[olegj29]

Was eating good for sure. Fat bastard.

 

[cea1960]

I had seen this guy about 3 weeks ago run through my backyard, so I've been on the lookout since. Last year I had a serious problem with a family of groundhogs eating and destroying my perennial flower garden but I eliminated every one of them. Can't say I was too surprised to see one again this spring as they have always been an issue around my area.

Yesterday he made the grave mistake of coming through my yard to check on his perennial buffet, I made sure it was his last visit. 25 caliber Maverick slinging 34gr FX pellets at 915fps, head shot at 40yds. Immediate lights out. Gave him a follow up shot just to make sure he was done. My guess is he won't be the last one this season, let the games begin.

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Beautiful pelt.

 

[TheCarFather]

Nice shot . how big was it? How much did it weigh?

He was decent size, but I've seen bigger. I didn't scale him but I'd guess in the 10-15lb range.

 

[Bladesx]

got a brand new den hole about 125 yds from porch no cover for 100 yds for me. toss a trap out there see if i get lucky. saw the varmint about a week ago , no way to get a shot. last Summer one made the mistake of sunning itself on top of the log pile . that got it a dirt nap via air express delivery.

 

[HubenK1Sniper92]

There are two down in my lower field, they have been pretty elusive though, every damn time I see one I don’t have my rifle and when I sneak in to get it, poof! It’s gone lol

 

[TheCarFather]

There are two down in my lower field, they have been pretty elusive though, every damn time I see one I don’t have my rifle and when I sneak in to get it, poof! It’s gone lol

They can be extremely tough to get a shot opportunity at times, very nervous and always on the lookout. Can be part of the fun, or very frustrating depending how you look at it.

 

[Bladesx]

well the varmint was out and about sunday apx 5pm . playing peek a boo in among the logs. no clear shot again. breeze not in my favor either. sooner or later the stars will align.

 

[HW98.20cal]

This one made a mistake by eating my wife's tomatoes. Like 5-10 a day. Few bites of each one. .25 Avenger took care of it. Head shot at 40ish yards.

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Wow they have mean old claws.