I just purchased a home and have discovered that it has a major groundhog problem. My backyard looks like swiss cheese! I am buying a havahart trap and the groundhog deterent that they sell. My only issue is what to do with the groundhog after I've trapped it. In NY one is not allowed to transport an animal without a license, so relocation is out. According to NY State, the suggested method is euthanization (since these are vermin). In trying to think about ways to get this done, I thought about the use of a BB Gun -- Has anyone had experience at dispatching groundhogs (at close range) with an air pistol? Is it doable?
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17 years ago