It's like if I catch a cockaroach I don't kill it, I maim it - I get a tweezer and pull off a leg and an antenna the poor bastard goes hobbling back to his buddies and says "Stay the he'll away from this place the owner is out of his mind, look at me." never have a problem. Guaranteed this guy will never jerk with your place again AND he'll tell his buddies, if he ever finds his way back, it's like psychological warfare.
I know you post the above in levity.Originally Posted by taxfree4
I understand your sentiments though. Regarding mammals.. either it walks or it ceases to exist. There is no in between.
My wife told me yesterday that she called her mom.. and told her what I did (regarding the groundhog). Her Mom told my wife "he did that for you..." My wife was pretty impressed by that.
Maybe I'll get lucky tonight
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I know you post the above in levity.
I understand your sentiments though. Regarding mammals.. either it walks or it ceases to exist. There is no in between.
My wife told me yesterday that she called her mom.. and told her what I did (regarding the groundhog). Her Mom told my wife "he did that for you..." My wife was pretty impressed by that.
Maybe I'll get lucky tonight
You're a hero, as we know that has a very short life span, day after tomorrow - back to normal.
...and found another critter in the trap:
It's just a matter of time before I find a liberal in it
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Yep, if you can't outsmart it, you gotta kill it!
Living in the woods as I do. Over the years I have had the same problem with a variety of trouble animals, including a recent run in with a groundhog. The simple solution is a quick trip to the local Wal-Mart and buy yourself a $29.95 scope equipped pump-up BB-gun, but give it only 2 pumps. Not enough to kill the critter, but just enough to encourage him to stay on your neighbor's property. It works every time. There's no body to get rid of and there is some sport to enjoy. This technique has worked for me on everything from a ground squirrel to a black bear. Although as I recall the bear did take 3 pumps and a secure hiding place from which to shoot. Just aim at his tail. Hell you might even learn to use a gun proper like.
PS. With no calories to burn, from eating vermin, your belly may even stay in check. Now there's a Win win
Sorry to disappoint you old fella... but it was simply relocated.Yep, if you can't outsmart it, you gotta kill it!
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I'm from rural southern MD. Ground hogs started showing up there about 30 - 35 years ago. Almost turned over our tractor when I hit one of their holes.
I suppose in 2017 & living with close neighbors, trap & relocate is the best way. I'm sure the law has more to do than chase you down over a pest & moving to a more rural area. They would have to "catch you in the act" before they could write you up.
I always let the trap hang over my tail gate, wearing gloves & using a stick is how opened the door. Be careful, they're normally pissed when they come out.
..and fitting
It's a low-down dog, 'n' dirty Groundhog been rootin' round my back door, (2)
Yes if I catch him there rootin' well he won't root there no more.
Yes he leave in the morning and he hang around all day long,
I leave home in the morning and he hangs around all day long,
Yes when I leave in the morning yes he hang around all day long.
Give me some toads 'n' frogs hips, I'm gonna mix 'em up together,
Mix 'em up good, mix 'em up together, kill that dirty Groundhog,
Then when I leave home in the mornin', yes he won't be there all day long.
SOLO
I said goodbye baby, baby got to leave you now,
I said goodbye baby, baby got to leave you now,
Yes I did what I wanted, yes I killed that dirty Groundhog.
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