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Getting rid of gophers
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02/15/20 02:41 PM
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mikei
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Over the many years that I've been gardening, gophers have ravaged my plots many different times. Getting rid of the nasty beasts is always a challenge. I've tried drowning them, poison peanuts, and traps and have had varying degrees of success with each. A couple of years ago, in frustration, I tried using cannon fuse. (Can't use it during Burn Ban times, of course.) I water the area around the hole the gophers have created, take a short piece (6 inches or so) of fuse, lay it in the hole, light it, shove it down into the hole, then cover the hole. After a few minutes, I run a garden hose down into the hole and let it run for 5 minutes or so. I don't know if the fumes it kill them or just runs them off into gopherland, but it has worked every time. It's inexpensive and safe. https://fithops.com/products/americ...841766625&utm_content=All%20Products
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
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02/15/20 03:29 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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I step on their burrow blocking their passage then grab a .22, cold beer and lawn chair.....when I see them remaking the tunnel....Bang! I find this activity relaxing and somehow therapeutic.....
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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02/15/20 06:41 PM
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Old Rabbit
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I use the GopherHawk traps and so do most of the neighbors near me. They saw how good of a job it did on my place and stopped and asked what I used. No digging, just follow the instructions on the video and it works. GopherHawk Trap
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: Old Rabbit]
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02/15/20 07:19 PM
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N.Tx
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I use the GopherHawk traps and so do most of the neighbors near me. They saw how good of a job it did on my place and stopped and asked what I used. No digging, just follow the instructions on the video and it works. GopherHawk TrapI like it
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: N.Tx]
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02/16/20 01:58 PM
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gollygee
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I use carbon monoxide.
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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02/16/20 06:51 PM
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ntxtrapper
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
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02/16/20 09:14 PM
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Big Fitz
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^^^^ now that is a beer drinking sport!
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: ntxtrapper]
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02/17/20 02:15 AM
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mikei
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Love it! Maybe I will try a few cherry bombs instead of cannon fuse. Concuss those beasties!!
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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02/18/20 07:48 PM
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redchevy
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I have them. I hate them. Killing them is not a worth while means to me unless your gonna dig around the perimeter of your property a sufficient depth and pour concrete to keep them from coming back. I never miss the opportunity to shoot at one though.
I built raised beds with wire on the bottom, been working good for 4 years.
Last edited by redchevy; 02/18/20 07:49 PM.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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02/18/20 10:28 PM
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CharlieCTx
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I made my own version of the Rodenator to kill moles at our previous home. Very effective, took a bit to get the mixture figured out. I think I still have the igniter and gassing components if you're interested.
Charlie
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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02/27/20 02:27 PM
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Dave Davidson
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Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
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02/27/20 07:42 PM
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dkershen
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To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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03/03/20 09:03 PM
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huntindude
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Thanks mikei for posting and old rabbit for the gopherhawk idea. Just ordered one.
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
[Re: mikei]
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03/28/20 03:09 PM
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reeltexan
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Used to be a product called Gopher Bait, it was effective.
"Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war." - General Patton
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Re: Getting rid of gophers
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03/29/20 01:51 AM
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notamtchance
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I was wondering when someone would get out the Candy Shack refrence.
If I'm not hunting something I must be dead.
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