Re: Groundhog Hunting
I used to hunt groundhogs a lot when I lived in Lancaster county. I just drove around the farms and knocked on doors and asked if I could shoot them. Most farmers were more than happy to let me have at it and several wanted them completely eradicated. I only went once last year.
Right now my groundhog gun is a Rem. 700 in .243. It shoots flat but it's LOUD. If there are a lot of them out in the field when I take my first shot, they'll head for their holes and stay down for up to an hour.
If I ever get back into it again, I'm thinking of picking up another rifle in .223 or another caliber that's quieter. I'll take both to the fields and save the .243 for the longer shots.
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