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Post by Travis on Apr 1, 2009 12:48:00 GMT -5
Well folks, this is that time of year again, whatever you call them: Whistlepigs, Dirtpigs, Woodchucks, Groundhogs, Devil Spawn etc. . They are coming to a farm near you! Saw one dead alongside the road a couple of weeks ago and I hollered out loud: "HA! VICTIM!", too bad I didn't get that one.". Prime up your deer rifle or varmint rifle and let's get to work folks! LOL! ;D
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Post by varmints on Apr 4, 2009 21:12:52 GMT -5
been doing the woodchuck thing for a few weeks.
in the farmers field and mine.
.17 mag is my weapon of choice
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Post by jeffs on Apr 5, 2009 13:29:04 GMT -5
Never tried it but I hear it's a blast. There aren't any where I live but I have seen a few in Ohio when I was there visiting friends a few years back.
I've heard you chase one into its burrow, then go past the burrow 25 yards or so and plop down to prone. When it pops its head out, it always looks first in the direction you were before. That's when you pop it in the back of the head.
Are they edible?
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Post by Travis on Apr 5, 2009 15:05:19 GMT -5
Jeff, Yes young pup groundhogs are edible, under a year old. After that they are nasty. Out west they are known as Marmots, same type of animal basically.
By the way. Who is "Guest" in here? Why not log in / sign in and be a full fledged member?
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Post by billy on Apr 5, 2009 18:06:19 GMT -5
travis , for some reason i came up as guest.
billy
cannot wait to try this.
I've heard you chase one into its burrow, then go past the burrow 25 yards or so and plop down to prone. When it pops its head out, it always looks first in the direction you were before. That's when you pop it in the back of the head.
let you guys know how it works
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Post by billybob03 on Apr 5, 2009 18:08:53 GMT -5
showing me as guest again.
i gust figured i have to login everytime
billy
i thought i stayed logged in.
whatever no big
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Post by Travis on Apr 5, 2009 18:50:46 GMT -5
Yes, it is essential to log in each and everytime.  |
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Post by billybob03 on Apr 5, 2009 20:46:00 GMT -5
Been banging the woodchucks.
this is the time of year do it.
i go in the field and sit in my truck, listen to the radio and drink beer.
Fun
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Post by Travis on Apr 5, 2009 21:16:52 GMT -5
No offense Bill, but I save the beer for after the groundhogs are shot for the day. ;D
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Post by billybob03 on Apr 9, 2009 14:45:18 GMT -5
This woodchuck was in my backyard and no, i did not shoot him. i like long shots.  |
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Post by Travis on Apr 9, 2009 14:52:07 GMT -5
That is a nice one there. Someone asked above if they were edible. Yes they are, if they around this size or smaller, like year old pups.
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Post by billybob03 on Apr 9, 2009 15:09:48 GMT -5
Yea travis , they are good eating,
that is the perfect size.
i do them in the oven with sauce.
325 degrees ,in a roaster, seasoned and covered with tomato sauce.
cook till the meat falls off the bone.
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Post by Travis on Apr 9, 2009 16:14:16 GMT -5
Sounds yummy Bill!
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