Good job.
I know of a cemetary in British Columia where they've had marmots burrowing, causing small bones to show up in the mounds next to burrows. In town, show shooting is difficult...they finally brought in a trapper to take care of the problem.
Mark
Here in NY state, the rule is if one is to discharge a gun within 500 ft of any occupied dwelling, the shooter must have permission from the occupant. The only houses near the cemetery are across the street..and I have their permission. Most everybody around here know me and the one who didn't, I introduced myself as the cemetery administrator, The village blacksmith and a certified hunter safety instructor. Most asked me if I would be interested in cleaning the woodchucks out of their back yards. I'll probably do that, using subsonics.
I usually hold rifles to a .22 LR as shown, although for a couple longer shots I have used my .17 HMR. A monument on the edge of the cemetery makes a great rest to fire from.
For those pesky chipmonks, who run and root among the stones, I have a Ruger Airhawk air rifle...
Glanceblam;
You're right on when explaining how good will and demonstrated safety can open opportunities into hunting areas. Perhaps when you are hunting woodchucks and see the farmer is out in the hot, summer field baling hay etc....it goes a long way if you drop by with a six-pack of Cokes once or twice a year. Most farmers here are grateful for somebody who wil get rid of "chucks". Once they see you are a considerate, safe hunter..other invites often follow.
