Lamprey Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 without a gun - don't have the time to wait / stalk. Have a groundhog den right along the foundation of a second property. 1 hole in and 1 out, about 15' away from each other. Water to get it(them?) out and kill is obviously out - next to the foundation. I can set up a large Hav-a-hart but bait it with what? I've only seen them eat grass and there's plenty of that outside of the trap. Any serious ideas? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsalts Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Veggies, lettuce stuff like that will work for sure ... Know who your real friends are....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph78 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 They used to sell smoke bombs for ground hogs, I don't know if they are still available. Your suposed to cover al the holes with rocks and drop a smoke bomb in each hole. Works real well! Rod Building is an addiction, the N.E.R.B.S. help feed that addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings over Queens Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 They can't resist peaches. Corn on the cob works well too. We're working on one this very minute. #otterlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Trap the lil' sucker. Then transport him elsewhere. This is how it's done: " target="_blank"> ______________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumfish213 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 cut an apple in half, they love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 They love pumpkins and stuff like that. Make sure you throw some mothballs into their den when you fill it back up with dirt. Otherwise they will just dig it out again. I had the exact problem you have about 6 months ago and thats what i did. You're getting sleepy. ....very sleepy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bospa357 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 " target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rThXR...eature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybeach Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Why on earth would you kill a groundhog? What are you, afraidy cat? What next, trapping a manatee? Try a fishfinder rig with a whole Belgian endive for the rodent, and a whole head of cabbage for the manatee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splions Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 They used to sell smoke bombs for ground hogs, I don't know if they are still available. Your suposed to cover al the holes with rocks and drop a smoke bomb in each hole. Works real well! Road flares work too... "A successful man is one who can lay a strong foundation with the bricks thrown at him."- David Brinkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalter7 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 If you do intend to catch it and transport it some where. or whatever, be aware that groundhogs could have rabies. One in a neighboring town was discovered to have rabies. CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triet Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Rent Caddyshack Your boy is going to be a big flop in Washington, and I can't wait till it happens.-Rocky RhodesMccain is weak, lame and a poor choice for President-JimP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pete Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Transporting a live animal is a big deal. Plus this would not be the time of year to drive around and look for a spot, Hunters are in the woods. I hate to see you drop one off and run into a game warden. And believe me NH game wardens are above the law, I know first hand. So smoke them! They sell smoke bombs for this, or u could just watch them do what the do and be on your way. In a few weeks u want even see them anymore until spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion1044 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 If you have two holes ,You have Two Familys, had the same problem at my camp, I let go at first thinking what harm could it do. Well when my slab cracked in the corner it was time for them to go. Try it all, traped and release 2-miles away , back in 2-days. Gave up on have a hart, Smoke bomes worked well and still have some. The straw that broke AMERICA'S back "Free Trade/National Health Plan" Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleco Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Here's what worked for me. When I knew the groundhog was in his hole, I threaded a length of aquarium vinyl tubing down into the hole. Backfilled the hole with dirt, watered it a bit for an "air tight" seal. The, hooked up my end of the tubing to a can of "canned air" computer duster stuff. Invert can and discharge the whole thing in there. No smoke, no fires and no more groundhog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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