People used to raise nutria for the fur. It was used in making felt for hats (much like beaver used to be used) or for making low-end fur coats (like muskrat was used). Really nice pelt.
I have used a 22-250 and a 223 on nutria (can you say CHUNKY?). I know people who use their deer rifles on them. But I still prefer the 22 LR. Just pennies a shot, and a good head shot makes them just lay right down. If you do hit them in the body it has no discernible immediate effect, but a while later they die.
If you are looking for a place to hunt them, go over towards the coast and find a stream or a pond. You'll find nutria.
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