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Read My Sign … Bye-Bye Pesky Gophers

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We’ve been overrun the past few years, and it’s to a point where they’re destroying crops and campgrounds.

This fella didn’t get the memo.

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12 responses to “Read My Sign … Bye-Bye Pesky Gophers”

  1. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    The gopher population, especially in the southern portion of the prairies, is absolutely out of control. I think too many coyotes were culled. I have friends who have lost a 1/4 section of crop year after year. They go gopher hunting daily and get on average 250/day….let that sink in. They are literally chewing tunnels thru our road. Wr are lucky that a city guy likes to come stand in our driveway for hours and pluck them off and out of the field.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Those numbers are mind boggling, Bernie. I can remember when I was a kid, that boys were paid for gopher tails, so am thinking they must have been bad then too. Our farmer friends are losing a lot of crop too. Apparently a big factor was the national banning of strychnine, and another, the droughts of the past few years. It’s a cycle that can’t end soon enough. Have a good day!

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  2. explorenewness Avatar
    explorenewness

    Haha! Pesky for sure! I hope the city gets the upper-hand on them soon! Today we were resting at a trailhead and some kids were commenting on how many chipmunks were running around. But I noticed some of those same kids were letting some of their potato chips drop to the ground. Food source – Duh! :o)

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I hope they get controlled soon too, Lenore. I think there’s some progress in the city, at least, as I’m not seeing nearly as many on my walks. The farmers, on the other hand, are having an impossible time. Maybe chipmunks are in the same cycle, food source or not 🤷‍♀️

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  3. Phil Strawn Avatar
    Phil Strawn

    Prairie Dogs are the worst; they build entire underground cities with utilities. I found one in the Marfa desert. Had for rent signs and lighting and a C Store.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Haha, Phil! Your comment created a big visual in my mind’s eye. Have a great rest of your day!

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  4. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
    Mid-Life Mama

    It’s curious how some species are declining in numbers while your experience with gophers is out of hand! I was unaware that they were able to completely destroy a campground. Hope this stops in your area.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      The even bigger concern, Elena, is their love of canola. Canola is one of the major crops in our area, so gophers can cause a lot of heartache in many areas. Thanks for your good wishes and have a great afternoon!

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  5. Chuckster Avatar
    Chuckster

    I’ve heard some municipalities have tried wind-up toy dinosaurs stationed at tunnel entrances, or plastic flamingos arranged in intimidating military formations. 🦫

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Haha! I can see the gophers laughing as they chew a leg off any plastic enemy, Chuck. Have a fab afternoon!

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  6. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Destroying campgrounds!! Those dang gophers. I hope they learn how to read soon! Have a great day, Terry!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Some of the areas in our main campground are so inundated with large gopher holes that they’re dangerous for folks to walk around, Betty. I don’t know if the city would be liable for injuries or not. This campground is well known and popular because of its location alongside the river and the adjoining walking trails. We sure don’t want to lose our good reputation because of some pesky and prolific rodents. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!

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