Is it legal to shoot a groundhog?

Is it legal to shoot a groundhog?

In most states, woodchucks can be hunted most of the year with no daily or seasonal limits. You can shoot woodchucks with a small to medium caliber rifle. Simply observe a burrow, favorite basking spot, or patch of grass and wait.

Where’s the best place to shoot a groundhog?

chest kill zone
In most situations, the preferred shot placement is the chest kill zone. The chest kill zone provides a much larger target area than the head kill zone, which reduces the likelihood of wounding.

Are you allowed to shoot groundhogs?

What’s the best way to hunt groundhogs?

(Josh Honeycutt photo) Most people hunt groundhogs with rifles. However, some people choose to use shotguns, especially when in closed-in areas like barns and sheds. Those who are really hardcore, or that are in urban settings, might even use compound bows or crossbows.

What is the best speed for a crossbow arrow?

I like my crossbows to shoot a hunting-weight arrow with an initial velocity of at least 300 feet per second (fps.) That will give your arrow enough kinetic energy (K.E.) to cleanly take any big-game animal, and it will reduce arrow trajectory at longer ranges, which makes accurate shooting easier.

Can you turn an arrow loose from a crossbow without a rest?

I never, ever turn an arrow loose from my crossbows without taking a rest of some kind. When using a rest, try padding the crossbow’s forearm with something soft — your hand, a rolled-up jacket, a day pack, something — which will help absorb recoil and make precise sighting easier than if you shoot off a hard surface.

What is the best Broadhead weight for crossbow hunting?

Both replaceable-blade and mechanical broadhead designs work well for crossbow hunters, with the mechanical design becoming more and more popular each year. The most common weight for a hunting broadhead is 100 grains, with 125 grains a distant second. 7. Take A Rest