Whats yer count on Prairie Dogs/ gophers so far??

HAMMER1DOWN · May 12, 2010, 10:17 AM

Hi everyone, I was just curious here to see what everyone else who shoots thos liitle rats is up to in their kill count. As of yesterday I am at 538 gophers, finally reached my goal for myself, wanted to get 500 before the 19th of this month.

srkavanagh6621 · May 12, 2010, 04:59 PM

haha well I guess I dont keep track to the exact number but I would guess im in the 150-200 range and still counting! weather hasnt been very good for it here the last couple of days but once that sun comes out again im sure ill get out a few more times to pile them up! Whats your favorite gun to use while shooting them?

Bigjfb · May 12, 2010, 05:24 PM

You're up on the High-line eh hoser?

Ive never counted, but I know how many 22-250 rounds ive reloaded, and it's over 3k.

All shots were hits of course

, it's how we do down on the Crow rez

Rembrandt · May 12, 2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigjfb

.....All shots were hits of course, it's how we do down on the Crow rez

What!.....no double or triple hits with one shot?

RobertRogers · May 12, 2010, 06:53 PM

Well, I caught a "woodchuck", as we call them here in Northern New Hampshire, in a have-a-heart trap and transported him across the river and into Vermont.

Bigjfb · May 12, 2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

What!.....no double or triple hits with one shot?

Every one of em

40s-and-wfan · May 13, 2010, 05:39 AM

Are we talking about ones we've shot or one's we've hit with our vehicle??

HAMMER1DOWN · May 13, 2010, 09:28 AM

HAHA any kill counts I guess, but fer the most part I have been using my
.22-250, and also use my .223, .22lr, 7x57 mauser, .300 win mag, .44mag, 38 spc, .17hmr, 12 gauge oh yeah and can't ferget 350 grain shaft with 100 grain Judo points launched from a Matthews Switchback XT

taken 10 with the bow

BTW: the count is up to 583 as of yesterday going to get some more today

And I ain't that far north yet still 8 miles from the canadian border on I-15

mt_dren · May 13, 2010, 10:17 AM

I'm at two dozen for the year but can't get out again until mid-June...

mt_dren

HAMMER1DOWN · May 14, 2010, 10:01 AM

update the kill count to 663 fer me, haha shot another 80 yesterday.

aarondhgraham · May 14, 2010, 11:52 AM

You know those black ones with the funny V-tail feathers,,,
They absolutely take over my yard and deposit their crap on everything.

I told the neighbor kid I would give him a dime for everyone he shot,,,
In one Saturday he (with a Gamo .177) earned $12.80.

I went ahead and tipped him up to $15.00,,,
Didn't even put a dent in the population.

Jobfix · May 14, 2010, 09:53 PM

The worst results in 12 yrs. 63-Prairie Rats, didn't even shoot my age. Wind this year was ferocious. We drove 1,200 mi. one way, completely blown out for 2 days, so bad that on our way, I-40 was shut down 2 hrs. for high winds at one point. It was a disappointing year to introduce my grandson to varmint hunting. I told my rancher buddy that we'll do better next trip.

Previously the count varies between 150~250+

I was able to spend some quality time with my grandson & visit some points of interest along the way. The journey was a good one...
"O'B"

HAMMER1DOWN · May 17, 2010, 06:57 PM

Well now my season is officially over, I have Infantry school to attend to till July then who knows

.... But for the 4 months I have been able to go and shoot my total reached 683 gophers/prairie dogs.... By far my best year to date

May 12, 2010, 10:17 AM	#1
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	Whats yer count on Prairie Dogs/ gophers so far?? Hi everyone, I was just curious here to see what everyone else who shoots thos liitle rats is up to in their kill count. As of yesterday I am at 538 gophers, finally reached my goal for myself, wanted to get 500 before the 19th of this month. __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-

May 12, 2010, 05:24 PM	#3
Bigjfb Member Join Date: April 27, 2010 Posts: 65	You're up on the High-line eh hoser? Ive never counted, but I know how many 22-250 rounds ive reloaded, and it's over 3k. All shots were hits of course, it's how we do down on the Crow rez

May 12, 2010, 06:53 PM	#5
RobertRogers Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 64	Well, I caught a "woodchuck", as we call them here in Northern New Hampshire, in a have-a-heart trap and transported him across the river and into Vermont. __________________ When in Doubt, reboot FireSteel.com SurvivalTopics.com

May 13, 2010, 05:39 AM	#7
40s-and-wfan Member Join Date: March 14, 2009 Location: North-Western Montana Posts: 58	Are we talking about ones we've shot or one's we've hit with our vehicle?? __________________ In a crisis you don't rise to the occasion but rather default to your level of training. Forgiveness is between them and god, it's my job to arrange the meeting! -John W. Creasy (Man on Fire)

May 13, 2010, 09:28 AM	#8
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	HAHA any kill counts I guess, but fer the most part I have been using my .22-250, and also use my .223, .22lr, 7x57 mauser, .300 win mag, .44mag, 38 spc, .17hmr, 12 gauge oh yeah and can't ferget 350 grain shaft with 100 grain Judo points launched from a Matthews Switchback XT taken 10 with the bow BTW: the count is up to 583 as of yesterday going to get some more today And I ain't that far north yet still 8 miles from the canadian border on I-15 __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-

May 12, 2010, 04:59 PM	#2
srkavanagh6621 Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 190	haha well I guess I dont keep track to the exact number but I would guess im in the 150-200 range and still counting! weather hasnt been very good for it here the last couple of days but once that sun comes out again im sure ill get out a few more times to pile them up! Whats your favorite gun to use while shooting them?

May 13, 2010, 10:17 AM	#9
mt_dren Member Join Date: September 27, 2009 Posts: 41	Way behind I'm at two dozen for the year but can't get out again until mid-June... mt_dren

May 14, 2010, 10:01 AM	#10
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	update the kill count to 663 fer me, haha shot another 80 yesterday. __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-

May 14, 2010, 11:52 AM	#11
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Do grackle birds count? You know those black ones with the funny V-tail feathers,,, They absolutely take over my yard and deposit their crap on everything. I told the neighbor kid I would give him a dime for everyone he shot,,, In one Saturday he (with a Gamo .177) earned $12.80. I went ahead and tipped him up to $15.00,,, Didn't even put a dent in the population. __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

May 14, 2010, 09:53 PM	#12
Jobfix Member Join Date: January 12, 2010 Location: "A Facist Subject" California Posts: 64	PD Count The worst results in 12 yrs. 63-Prairie Rats, didn't even shoot my age. Wind this year was ferocious. We drove 1,200 mi. one way, completely blown out for 2 days, so bad that on our way, I-40 was shut down 2 hrs. for high winds at one point. It was a disappointing year to introduce my grandson to varmint hunting. I told my rancher buddy that we'll do better next trip. Previously the count varies between 150~250+ I was able to spend some quality time with my grandson & visit some points of interest along the way. The journey was a good one... "O'B"

May 17, 2010, 06:57 PM	#13
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	Well now my season is officially over, I have Infantry school to attend to till July then who knows.... But for the 4 months I have been able to go and shoot my total reached 683 gophers/prairie dogs.... By far my best year to date __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-

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