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Prairie Dog Hunt?

loneranger said:
Who'd wanna shoot those cute little guys?
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Me! I've probably shot close to 10,000 of the little varmints. Lots of great years shooting prairie dogs back in the '80s when ammo was much cheaper, access was easier and a license cost $2!
 
From everything I've heard when I was out in eastern Montana if you find a large cattle rancher they will let you shoot them for free. Some have problems with cattle coming up lame from their holes.
 
loneranger said:
Who'd wanna shoot those cute little guys?
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It is a absolute blast. Shot them in 3 different states.
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Always wanted to do a dog hunt.. Have yet to pursue one, but will someday. But from what I hear it's a riot! And good practice behind the trigger!

What setups do you guys shoot Them with?
 
I used a 223 and a 22-250. Kept rotating guns to keep them cool. If/when I go back I would also add a 17hmr. Lots of ammo...lots.

We have been out to the Rosebud Reservation a few times. First time went it hadn't been poisoned for several years and it was a blood bath. Then when it was poisoned it wasn't good at all. I guess in recent years they passed a law on the reservation that they can no longer poison. I would think it would be good this year. We always take atv's to get off the beaten path and just to have fun. If you are not very good with a scope, you will be after a weekend of shooting prairie dogs.
 
You may think I'm a wimp, but I don't kill for fun. I do get rid of varmits that attack my garden like coons,mice,possums. But just if they invade my yard, If they would just stay out in the 40 acres,,, I live and let live. I know the dog holes cause livestock to break legs, so I guess ranchers consider them varmits,,but I wouldn't enjoy poppin them. Just me...
 
If you're a good shot, I'll let you take out a gopher or two in our neighborhood! Apparently there are more than the one I trapped last year!
 
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