Author Topic: Varmints in New Hampshire? (Read 564 times)

bigbore442001 · « **on:** July 28, 2004, 12:31:44 PM »

I hust picked up my NH hunting license for the upcoming moose hunt. I also plan to hunt deer with the muzzleloader as well as a little bear hunting in the Granite State.

I figure there must be woodchucks and other varmints in NH as I have seen some wonderful farms along the Connecticut River valley as well as other parts of the state. I know they have porcupines and coyotes, but I used to have fun with chucks.

Anyone care to add their comment?Any replies would be welcomed.

New Hampshire · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2004, 03:59:52 PM »

I was talking to my buddy about this same subject at work. He says that the farm off the Highway (93) near the Mall of New Hampshire here in Manchester has them. A cow farm. Says the owner dont really like the deer hunters out there but dislikes the small furry critters that dig holes and wreak havoc on his cows. My buddy says he is probably gonna be more than happy to allow varminteers out there (hey did I just invent a new word :grin: !?) Dont know if this is a bit to far east fer ya, but you asked :wink: .
Brian M.

bigbore442001 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2004, 04:57:49 PM »

I believe I know of the place. I am sure that if one uses a 22 WRM or 17 HRM you'ld be more welcome vs. a 22-250. I just figured that of there are dairy farms, there should be woodchucks. When our area had more dairy farms we had plenty of places to shoot them.

I appreciate the reports. Thank you

Rmouleart · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2004, 06:58:17 AM »

I know right were that farm is, but that is southern NH location, you can only use rimfire carts, no center fire for varmints. Man that farm also has pigs as well, and on a hot summer day the nasty smell blows across the highway, you can smell that crap a mile away:( If you want to use a 243/222 ect...you have to be on the other side of Rt 4...But I guess you could use shotguns if you did not have rimfires. I have personally shot many coyotes around bedford/Amherst area, next town over from manchester NH,using rimfires, I find the best time is during the winter times, when the food is scarce and the coyotes are hungry, I use a electronic call, works great. Aim small hit small. RAMbo.

New Hampshire · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2004, 08:04:58 AM »

Yup, the stink can be pretty bad.....but damn, yesterday driving down Brown Ave. the wind must have been blowing just right again for the waste treatment plant near the river cuz my eyes were watering. Sitting by the McDonalds parking lot in traffic I had to hold my breath, it stunk that bad. Sorry, a bit off topic. Rmouleart is right, though, its a rimfire only affair. But considering the yardage would not be super far I dont see too much of a problem. Just hold yer breath is all :wink: :lol: .
Brian M.