Groundhog hunting

[ARW]

This is my first post since joining this forum. After reading several of the posts I am very impressed with the knowledge and helpfulness of all of the members.

My son and I both groundhog hunt locally in S/E Pa. and he usually video tapes our hunts. Below is a link to one of our recent hunts. I hope you like it.

Alan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9e6EXwtnm0

[Bill K]

Nice shooting and video.. Will watch for more. Bill K :)

[ARW]

Thanks Bill, we should hopefully be getting out again soon.

Alan

[ray h]

ARW, welcome, outstanding video and shooting.

[ARW]

ARW, welcome, outstanding video and shooting.

Thanks Ray, I appreciate it!

I am glad I found this forum, it's good to be here.

Alan

[stephen perry 1]

ARW
Most guys here go pd, rock chuck, and ground squirrel hunting. Don't think most of these guys have seen mature woodchuck/ground hogs. Take a little more killing. What calibers do prefer in PA.

Stephen Perry

[ARW]

ARW
Most guys here go pd, rock chuck, and ground squirrel hunting. Don't think most of these guys have seen mature woodchuck/ground hogs. Take a little more killing. What calibers do prefer in PA.

Stephen Perry

Stephen,

Around here people hunt groundhogs with everything from a 22lr up to their deer rifles, 30-06...270 etc., I would say the most popular though would have to be the 22-250.

It made me laugh about the guys never seeing a woodchuck as I have never seen a pd, rock chuck or ground squirrel.

Alan

[stephen perry 1]

ARW
I am from Maine 57 yrs removed. Do they go woodchuck hunting up there. My uncle and his boy got a 2 yr moose permit yrs back. They got their moose a 1/4 mile off the road. He said it took 8 yrs to get a quarter section back to their truck. You know the story chain saw, sledges ,axes, wedges not much fun. His boy drove the meat to the processing plant my uncle slept with the rest of the moose, think I would be concerned with what wolves might come by. He welded on the Alaska pipeline for 7 yrs said he knew how to deal with wolves. Guessing he had a few big dgs with him.

Stephen Perry
Angeles BR

[cpt-t]

ARW: I enjoyed your video & and complement you on some great shooting. But what was speical, to me was You and your Son doing this tograther. My Son has been my best hunting and shooting buddy since He was (( PODDY TRAINED ). He is 46 yrs old now and takes care of me now and does most of the driving. The best Ground Hog hunting I ever got to do was at FT KNOX KY in 1967 & 1968, never seen that many in one place ever again. Also shot a bunch of Ground Hogs south of Springfield Mo in 1973 & 1976 in the freshly cut Hay Fields. Welcome to the Forum.
ken

[ARW]

Thanks for the compliment cap-t.

Other than doing his 4yr. military stent, my son has also always been my constant hunting companion, my wife also hunts but she prefers to only bowhunt deer.

A funny story about my son when he was 8-9 years old, he is 28 now.

It was a real nice late spring day and I went to his school and told the office I needed to take him with me. I heard them page him over the pa system to report to the office.

He had a "oh crap" look on his face when he walked in and when he asked me what was wrong I said "I'll tell you out in the truck".

I sat there in silence when we got to the truck. He asked me again, what was wrong and if he did something.

I looked over at him sitting there and said, "did you notice how nice it is today?" He said "yeah..yeah, it's real nice but why did you take me out of school?

I said "this is a day made for groundhog hunting and that's exactly what we are going to do!"

The look of relief that came over his face at that moment was priceless!

I don't remember how many groundhogs, if any, we shot that day and actually it's unimportant. What "was" important is that we spent the day hunting together and created a lifetime memory.

Alan

[HillbillySniper]

Great Video and good shooting. Bet you enjoy that cooper 221. Groundhog hunting is my favorite by far. 20 Vartarg is ready to snipe some Groundpigs here in South West VA.

[Stan from Pa.]

Hey Allan,
I'm curious where in SE Pa you are?
Stan

[stephen perry 1]

ARW
Just picked up another 788 this one in 22-250. I now have three a .223/5.56, a 22-250, and a 6x47 Rem. Wouldn't trade any of the three for any other cf, they are that good.

Stephen Perry

[cpt-t]

ARW: Great story, I really enjoyed it. That will always be special memory for the two of you to relive and enjoy. I haven`t got to go chase any Ground Hogs in several years, but might just try going down to Joplin Mo and try my luck. My Wife has some relatives that live in that area. If you ever get a chance to go Rock Chuck hunting don`t pass it up, you hunt them on rocky out croppings in the mountains. That would make a great trip for you and your Son.
ken

[ARW]

Great Video and good shooting. Bet you enjoy that cooper 221. Groundhog hunting is my favorite by far. 20 Vartarg is ready to snipe some Groundpigs here in South West VA.



Thanks HillbillySniper, yes I really like the 221 it's a fun little cartridge and I appreciate that it looks like a Cooper, but actually it is a CZ 527 with a Lilja barrel. I have always liked the Cooper rifles but because of the $ I could never convince the boss (my wife) I needed one, lol. They sure are beautiful rifles though.

I have heard nothing but good things about the 20 Vartarg, it sounds like a real good one for groundhogs. Good luck with those Va. chucks!

Alan

[ARW]

Hey Allan,
I'm curious where in SE Pa you are?
Stan

Stan,

I am in the southern part of York county, about 5 mins. from the Md.- Pa, line. Between Delta and Fawn-Grove, if you would happen to know the area that well.

This area at one time was over run with groundhogs, but between my dad, my son and myself we have thinned them down pretty good. The farmers sure love do appreciate it too. It is unreal the damage just a few groundhogs can do to a soy-bean field.

Alan

[ARW]

ARW
Just picked up another 788 this one in 22-250. I now have three a .223/5.56, a 22-250, and a 6x47 Rem. Wouldn't trade any of the three for any other cf, they are that good.

Stephen Perry

Stephen,

Oh man! The 788, sure brings back memories. I had three of them (bought new) back in the 70's, still kicking myself for letting them go. They may not have been the best looking rifles in the rack but man were they ever accurate!

I agree, hang on to them!

Alan

[ARW]

ARW: Great story, I really enjoyed it. That will always be special memory for the two of you to relive and enjoy. I haven`t got to go chase any Ground Hogs in several years, but might just try going down to Joplin Mo and try my luck. My Wife has some relatives that live in that area. If you ever get a chance to go Rock Chuck hunting don`t pass it up, you hunt them on rocky out croppings in the mountains. That would make a great trip for you and your Son.
ken

Thanks Ken, I am glad you liked it.

That Rock Chuck hunting really sounds interesting, my wheels are turning. The scenery alone would be worth the trip.

Good luck in Joplin if you get to go, let us know how you do.

Alan