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Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) #8423227
06/20/25 07:29 PM
06/20/25 07:29 PM
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Dang things have been a nuisance in recent years, but have been fun to shoot at with a 22 rifle, and occasionally a 22 pistol. Even though I'm decent shot - I'm not keeping up and they're increasing in numbers.
Anybody here have any ideas how to reduce the population ?
Thanks....

Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423239
06/20/25 07:51 PM
06/20/25 07:51 PM
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Central, SD
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17 HMR is my favorite or get a cat that hunts


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

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Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423240
06/20/25 07:54 PM
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They the same as a chipmunk?


There comes a point liberalism has gone too far, we're past that point.
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423247
06/20/25 08:04 PM
06/20/25 08:04 PM
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Green County Wisconsin
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weasel type box double ended with suet in the middle , let them eat then set the traps
set those all around the foundation about every 6-8 feet where they already run


America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423249
06/20/25 08:14 PM
06/20/25 08:14 PM
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Montgomery Co. Texas
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Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423252
06/20/25 08:31 PM
06/20/25 08:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Beaver Bayou MN
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Beaver Bayou MN
3’ piece of 4x4
4 snap rat traps with the big pans

Find a trail there using (going between two of their holes)
Set the 4x4 across the trail
Put a trap and each outside corner of the 4x4.

The will hit the 4x4, run along it, and right in your trap. You’ll wear them out on a day or two, especially if you check the traps during the day. Then to move to the next colony!


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Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: hippie] #8423256
06/20/25 08:39 PM
06/20/25 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hippie
They the same as a chipmunk?

I think the OP is talking about 13 lined ground squirrels which are not the same as a chipmunk. Law Dog, my favorite for 13-liners is the .17 HMR as well


North to the Future!
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: Mike Kelly] #8423258
06/20/25 08:42 PM
06/20/25 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly
3’ piece of 4x4
4 snap rat traps with the big pans

Find a trail there using (going between two of their holes)
Set the 4x4 across the trail
Put a trap and each outside corner of the 4x4.

The will hit the 4x4, run along it, and right in your trap. You’ll wear them out on a day or two, especially if you check the traps during the day. Then to move to the next colony!


Hmmm....
What do you usually bait the pan with ?

Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423259
06/20/25 08:43 PM
06/20/25 08:43 PM
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Beaver Bayou MN
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No need to bait. Blind sets.


www.WildRiverTraps.com - Oversized Pans for you Mink, Muskrat and Bobcat Traps!
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: CoyoteCowboy] #8423267
06/20/25 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CoyoteCowboy
Originally Posted by hippie
They the same as a chipmunk?

I think the OP is talking about 13 lined ground squirrels which are not the same as a chipmunk. Law Dog, my favorite for 13-liners is the .17 HMR as well


Gotcha, thanks!


There comes a point liberalism has gone too far, we're past that point.
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423272
06/20/25 09:08 PM
06/20/25 09:08 PM
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Those dig a hole straight down to their den chamber which makes it easy to flood them out and grab them. Chipmunks don't do that so drowning them out doesn't work very often.

Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: 52Carl] #8423283
06/20/25 09:23 PM
06/20/25 09:23 PM
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Green County Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by 52Carl
Those dig a hole straight down to their den chamber which makes it easy to flood them out and grab them. Chipmunks don't do that so drowning them out doesn't work very often.


flushing them out with a water cooler jug is kinda cool
they run right back up into the jug then you just have to tip it up cap it off and you have them
but you had to watch them go down the hole first generally then be ready with the jug


America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423306
06/20/25 10:24 PM
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I shoot them in the yard with the pellet rifle. I don't have to worry about the direction I am shooting as much as with a 22 or 17 HMR. I have pretty good luck out to about 50 yards. I have mine pretty well shot out. I have only seen two so far this year and got both of them. Last year I was shooting at least one a day all summer.


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Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423310
06/20/25 10:35 PM
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West Central MN
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A #1 LS set upside down over the hole. Works like a BG but you still need to stake'm down.


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Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423324
06/20/25 11:09 PM
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michigan, usa
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would take 5 of any kind of ground squirrel have to gut them a frizz right away
15 e? i pay shipping looking for stair-nosed mole also pm me

Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423499
06/21/25 12:38 PM
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I had another show up this morning when I was watering the garden. One shot from the pellet gun and he was a dog toy.
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Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423578
06/21/25 04:12 PM
06/21/25 04:12 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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Good way to keep the trigger discipline sharp in the summer. Those little buggers are the bane of my existence. Ruined a septic system once, now they are the top of my hit-list.


Life sure is tough when you don't learn from the mistakes of others.
Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423657
06/21/25 06:45 PM
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Rat trap inside of weasel box baited with corn or some seed

Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: Law Dog] #8423712
06/21/25 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Law Dog
17 HMR is my favorite or get a cat that hunts

Flat turns them rascals inside out…

Re: Striped Gophers (aka Ground Squirrels) [Re: TraderVic] #8423908
06/21/25 11:19 PM
06/21/25 11:19 PM
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East-Central Wisconsin
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I just use rat traps baited with peanut butter. I just set near their burrow entrance and do not leave them out for long periods. During the day they are in and out constantly.

Bryce

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