Bocivus Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yes, I've done my research but I'm hoping to get a personal experience or advice. A groundhog has been spotted in my backyard and at first I didn't think much of it. Now it has dug holes next to and into my foundation to my house. You all know I'm a gun guy but I don't want to shoot the damn thing as it's only doing what's in its nature to do. I bought a humane trap but I haven't caught it. Any tips on on a personal experience on how to lure it in the trap so I can take it up the road and release it? Any help would be appreciated. I really don't want to shoot it but at the same time it's starting to damage to the foundation on my house. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just now, Bocivus said: Yes, I've done my research but I'm hoping to get a personal experience or advice. A groundhog has been spotted in my backyard and at first I didn't think much of it. Now it has dug holes next to and into my foundation to my house. You all know I'm a gun guy but I don't want to shoot the damn thing as it's only doing what's in its nature to do. I bought a humane trap but I haven't caught it. Any tips on on a personal experience on how to lure it in the trap so I can take it up the road and release it? Any help would be appreciated. I really don't want to shoot it but at the same time it's starting to damage to the foundation on my house. Thanks in advance. Buy one of these and make a game of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 I wish it were that easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwen Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Are you using vegetables for bait in your trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 http://www.wikihow.com/Trap-a-Groundhog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I was going to say build a golf course down the street, but that's for gophers Sorry, no real experience to help here. Good luck, and thanks for trying to go the humane route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yes. I've tried broccoli, asparagus, cantaloupe, apples... Maybe I'm being outsmarted but a caddyshack character. Wouldn't take much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 minute ago, Bocivus said: Yes. I've tried broccoli, asparagus, cantaloupe, apples... Maybe I'm being outsmarted but a caddyshack character. Wouldn't take much. The one thing I didn't think of was washing and scrubbing the cage with unscented soap. It makes sense since their sense of smell is probably pretty good like any other rodent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 13 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: The one thing I didn't think of was washing and scrubbing the cage with unscented soap. It makes sense since their sense of smell is probably pretty good like any other rodent. Good thinking. But... Tried it. I'm at the end of my patience. But again, I respect ALL life, and I really don't want to kill the poor bastard. But at the same time I don't want my house to be ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Talk about a rock and a hard spot. Contrary to how most feel about me, I'm a sensitive guy. I'd feelike awful if I shot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, Bocivus said: Talk about a rock and a hard spot. Contrary to how most feel about me, I'm a sensitive guy. I'd feelike awful if I shot it. Does the city have any vector control or animal control service that can help? If they're taking your taxes anyhow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 12 hours ago, Kragar said: Does the city have any vector control or animal control service that can help? If they're taking your taxes anyhow... Taxes... . I don't know, man. I live near a county that euthanizes pit Bulls simply for being the breed. I don't trust anything in government. I'd REALLY like to catch it and release it far away from my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, Bocivus said: Taxes... . I don't know, man. I live in a county that euthanizes pit Bulls simply for being the breed. I don't trust anything in government. I'd REALLY like to catch it and release it far away from my house. maybe next to City Hall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just now, Kragar said: maybe next to City Hall? Haha!! Maybe they're animal lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derr12 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Sit next to his burrow with a lasseu and a 6 pack. Worked for my dad on the prairies. Got a decent picture of him as a young man with a roped gopher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Bocivus said: Haha!! Maybe they're animal lovers. Maybe you could use a tranquilizer gun. Make a nice comfy bed for it in a crate, sprinkle some lavender in there. Tranquilize it. Take a scenic drive out into the country and find a flowery meadow to lay it in. Maybe when you get home you could make an add on its behalf in the groundhog personals section to help it find a nice mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Have you tried talking to it about your political views? It'll dig straight through to China to escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 10 minutes ago, GLASSJAW said: Have you tried talking to it about your political views? It'll dig straight through to China to escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocivus Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 9 hours ago, riffraff said: Maybe you could use a tranquilizer gun. Make a nice comfy bed for it in a crate, sprinkle some lavender in there. Tranquilize it. Take a scenic drive out into the country and find a flowery meadow to lay it in. Maybe when you get home you could make an add on its behalf in the groundhog personals section to help it find a nice mate. I'm really hoping it goes in the trap so I can release it near my work. There's a bunch of those things out there. One big happy family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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