Calling Badgers???

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I talked to my cousin's wife today and she extended me an invitation from her father who is a farmer, to come get rid of some badgers. He wants them gone. Last year he damaged one of his big tractors by hitting a big badger hole. I'm not sure how, but he did. So how would you all go about getting rid of them? I know guys have called them in, but I didn't know if it was on purpose or not. They're not in season I don't think, but since they are doing damage I'm really sure I can get a permit to either trap them or shoot them. Are rabbit sounds okay, or is rodent better? Should I set up within sight of the diggings? Or scout and find travel routes, hunting routes, just like I would for coyotes or anything else? Any help or experiences would help.
Thanks

Bake

I forgot to mention, I would really like to help with this problem because it could open up a lot of land for me to hunt. I could probably hunt it now, but this wouldn't look bad. He offered money to kill them, but I think I'll turn that down, and hope to get some long-term access to some good coyote ground.
 
I'm certainly no expert, but I've had a few respond to cottontail, jackrabbit, and yellowhammer woodpecker distress calls. One thing for certain, they won't come from a long ways out like a coyote. No need to call for too long. I'd say, get as close as you feel comfortable, call at night and use a shotgun. The last one I called came in when the season was closed. They aren't fast so I decided to give him the boot. When he made it into the brush and my partner couldn't keep the light on him, I decided to let him go (read: save my azz /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif )!
 
Thanks weasel. the only problem I see is that I won't be able to call at night with a light. I think they'll let me try to get rid of them out of season, with the farmer's complaint and all, but I don't think they'll let me do it with a light. I will try to get close and call, and see what happens. Spring break is coming up, so I'll try it then. Thanks

Bake
 
Should I set up within sight of the diggings?
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If you know where he hangs out, and the spots he likes to drop into-go there in the morning before dawn.
Most badgers are still active around this time in the morning-along with the evenings just before dark. If you can get a place that overlooks the area-chances are that you spot him moving around. I have taken other badgers this way including this one. He was headed for his usual hunting area when I caught up to him.

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I have never called one in. I will scout the area, spot them and see where they run to. Next time I go out, I hit these areas first.

-MP
 
I've called a couple badgers in on accident over the years, but from what I've seen, it's nothing you could ever count on. Some might consider it a little unethical, but borrow a pickup from the farmer along with a 1,000 gallon water trailer, he probably has one. Get your 12 bore and stand in the back of the pickup after you start pumping water down the hole (run the pump at full throttle)....I'll stress standing in the box of the pickup is important, 'cause when they come out of their hole, they come out pissed. A long link of firecrackers can work also, just not as consistant as water. After the hole fills up, let the water run yet for a minute or so, if nothing comes out then spade the hole full of mud, flag it and move on to the next hole. You might do this for a trailer or two of water, but you never know. Granted it's not as exciting as sorting out a wounded cape buffalo in the scrub, but it can be, just stand by the hole when the water is pumping in. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Hmmm,

I would use a water tank with a large opening on top. If it gets too hairy when 'ole grouchy comes out you can jump on the top of that water tank and drop into inside. Sort of a Badger hunter's armored vehicle. Ha Ha!!

Kidding aside, I think the water tank idea is pretty sound. But he will be PISSED!! Can you blame him???

Mark
 


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