Woodchuck (Groundhog)

Appearance & Identification

Stocky, brown rodent with coarse fur and a short, bushy tail.

Preferred Habitat

Field edges, clover patches, and embankments along forest roads.

Seasonal Behavior

Diurnal. Spends the morning feeding and the sunny afternoon sunning on rocks or logs near their burrow.

Recommended Tactics

Long-range glassing of clover fields and "edges." A flat-shooting varmint rifle (.22-250 or .223) is the traditional choice.