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Armadillos
Posted on 5/20/23 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 5/20/23 at 3:51 pm
Awhile back there was a thread about armadillos evolving to tolerate cold weather and are expanding their range.
I am convinced the bastages are evolving and developing better eyesight.I live in the country with a large yard surrounded by woods.In 23 years I’ve killed 231.
Up in til recently I never saw any indication they could tell I was shining a light on them.
Last summer when I would shine light some would run a distance but they would usually stop and I would shoot.
This year I have 1 that is driving me nuts.I have cell camera set up.It pings and I have a picture.I go out with my .22 and headight and as soon as I shine a light from 100 feet away he takes off.This has happened 3 times.Frustrating as hell.
I am convinced the bastages are evolving and developing better eyesight.I live in the country with a large yard surrounded by woods.In 23 years I’ve killed 231.
Up in til recently I never saw any indication they could tell I was shining a light on them.
Last summer when I would shine light some would run a distance but they would usually stop and I would shoot.
This year I have 1 that is driving me nuts.I have cell camera set up.It pings and I have a picture.I go out with my .22 and headight and as soon as I shine a light from 100 feet away he takes off.This has happened 3 times.Frustrating as hell.
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Posted on 5/20/23 at 4:07 pm to LSUA 75
Easy fix
Buy a thermal.
Buy a thermal.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 4:18 pm to LSUA 75
I don’t call myself Dillo for nothing. Well my problem is I can’t hit the broad side of a barn when I shoot at night. I trap them suckers and relocate.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 5:11 pm to LSUA 75
Aren't they known for carrying leprosy?
Posted on 5/20/23 at 6:33 pm to LSUA 75
The only thing I got out of that is the fact that you have kept up with how many to the exact number you have killed over 23 years lol. I can’t even tell you how many deer I’ve killed over the last five years and I actually like/care about shooting them.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 6:38 pm to LSUA 75
What's the purpose of killing them? I'm not against it, but I just don't know what the purpose is. The ones around here aerate my lawn for free.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 6:56 pm to LSUA 75
They all died on my place.....used to see them every deer hunt, now never.
Was told they caught a disease that kiiled the heard.....fine with me.
Was told they caught a disease that kiiled the heard.....fine with me.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 7:26 pm to LSUA 75
I'll never forget when I was a kid and an armadillo was in our garage. My dad was gone on business so my mom went to push the dillo out with a broom. That thing jumped 6 feet in the air, and my mom yelled "they can jump!!!!!" as she threw the broom and ran haha.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 7:41 pm to LSUA 75
Dig a big pit with punji sticks in the bottom. Use some landscape timbers that will funnel him towards it. Shine light, he runs, problem solved.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 7:50 pm to LSUA 75
Get on your 4 wheeler with a 12 gauge ppumas around midnight. I killed 4 the other night.
Posted on 5/20/23 at 9:21 pm to LSUA 75
Smith and wesson .22 AR.
Crappy UTG red dot.
Crappy amazon flashlight attachment.
Sight it in well.
Inside of 45 yards it's point and click.
Or do like me, walk outside with Glock 9mm and streamlight. Shoot at him from 3ft. Miss. Shoot again at 6ft...miss.
Wait until he's running at full clip laterally into the field... Drill him in the arse from 50 yards.
I swear I do better when I just don't think about it.
Crappy UTG red dot.
Crappy amazon flashlight attachment.
Sight it in well.
Inside of 45 yards it's point and click.
Or do like me, walk outside with Glock 9mm and streamlight. Shoot at him from 3ft. Miss. Shoot again at 6ft...miss.
Wait until he's running at full clip laterally into the field... Drill him in the arse from 50 yards.
I swear I do better when I just don't think about it.
This post was edited on 5/20/23 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 5/21/23 at 12:28 am to LSUA 75
Just get a green (or red) light an you'll be fine.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 9:25 am to LSUA 75
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In 23 years I’ve killed 231.
Such a weird stat to keep up with for over 2 decades.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 9:30 am to deeprig9
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The ones around here aerate my lawn for free.
If you like big holes in your yard. I don't call that aerating, I call it a nuisance.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:09 pm to saintsfan1977
Maybe some people find it strange that I keep a record.but I find it kind of interesting.Like where do they keep coming from year after year?
They’re not supposed to be that prolific(litter of 4 a year).Constantly see them squashed on the highway.
They’re not supposed to be that prolific(litter of 4 a year).Constantly see them squashed on the highway.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:33 pm to LSUA 75
You really need at least a 308 for Dillos.
And try to break major bone, lest they charge.
And try to break major bone, lest they charge.
Posted on 5/21/23 at 8:36 pm to deeprig9
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What's the purpose of killing them?
They devastate turkey nests and eggs. That's reason enough for me.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:22 am to LSUA 75
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Last summer when I would shine light some would run a distance but they would usually stop and I would shoot.
This year I have 1 that is driving me nuts.I have cell camera set up.It pings and I have a picture.I go out with my .22 and headight and as soon as I shine a light from 100 feet away he takes off.This has happened 3 times.Frustrating as hell.
See where you are messing up is taking the gun. Just go there in your truck and he will find your tires all on his on.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:25 am to LSUA 75
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Like where do they keep coming from year after year?
Sit down, son. It is passed time that I should have discussed the birds and bees with you. You see boy have a ....
Posted on 5/22/23 at 8:38 am to LSUA 75
I know I have a few around here. Is it worth killing or trapping them? I think I see their little yard-holes, look kinda conical inverted about 6" wide?
I did hear they can carry leprosy but 90pct of Americans are naturally immune. I'd hate to find out I'm in that 10pct.
I did hear they can carry leprosy but 90pct of Americans are naturally immune. I'd hate to find out I'm in that 10pct.
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