Whatever you do don't stand over a live one. Sometimes they jump straight up, and they'll knock the heck out of you.
I have no problem shooting them, I’m just trying to figure out how to lure them out in the open without staying up all night ( us older folks need our beauty sleep) I shot one a couple weeks ago with my Shield in 9mm, Hornady Critical defense load did a superb job on it ! I’m gonna try a live trap baited with fruit or marshmallows as suggested here.
A little change of subject. This about catching another yard pest. Gophers!
I have been using the traps pictured and often times the critters would just bury the traps without getting caught. I started putting a dab of peanut butter on the metal flag they need to hit to activate and the results have been much improved. Caught five in the past few weeks.
I have been using the traps pictured and often times the critters would just bury the traps without getting caught. I started putting a dab of peanut butter on the metal flag they need to hit to activate and the results have been much improved. Caught five in the past few weeks.
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depending on where you live, if you bait for an armadillo, be prepared for possums, raccoons, skunks, cats, and "maybe" an armadillo.
I have had to start putting a board over the hole to block out all light. Otherwise they would push dirt to fill tunnel and rarely get caught. I don't have to share my peanut butter either. Lol
Nothing like an old fat man in his underwear running around the yard with a 12 guage. It was the biggest dill I have seen in a while. Number 7 1/2 shot does the job.
Drive over them? Ive heard they jump. :-p
I use the exhaust from a small engine to kill gophers.
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