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Groundhog
Life and Habitat

Groundhogs or woodchucks are the major hole-digging mammal of eastern North America.
The average groundhog excavates over 700 pounds of dirt digging just one den, and a single groundhog may have four or or five dens scattered across its territory, moving in and out of them as crops and weather change.

Groundhog burrows are important shelter resources for red fox, gray fox, opossum, raccoon, and skunk, most of whom do not dig their own burrows, but simply occupy those of groundhogs.

Over the course of the last 300 years, as forests have fallen to farms, the population of woodchucks and mid-sized predators such as fox and raccoon, have skyrocketed.

All of these animals are classified as 'edge' creatures that thrive on multiple food sources found where forests meet field and yard.

Today, there are more groundhogs, red fox, gray fox, opossum and raccoon in the United States than at any previous time in U.S. history.

The most common locations of permanent groundhog dens are fence lines and thickets bordering hay and corn fields, vegetable farms, and fruit orchards. Here tangles of multiflora rose, kudzu, honeysuckle and small trees provide the kind of cover that enable a groundhog to enter and leave its den, shielded from the rushing attack of farm dogs, coyotes, and fox.

Drainage is a critical issue for groundhogs. Dens are never dug in damp or swampy areas, and stony ground is avoided as well. Look for groundhog dens in hedge rows along the edges of rolling farms fields, often on slight rises or on gentle slopes.

The main entrance of an active groundhog den is fairly easy to spot, as a small mound of exposed dirt will be packed at the entrance, providing a small rise from which the groundhog can view the world, or sun itself.

Loose soil is a sign of an active den, as is the slightly musty smell of urine-soaked soil pushed out of the main entrance.

Grass growing in the den entrance is a good visual cue that a den is no longer in active use.

The side entrances, or bolt holes, of a groundhog den will be smaller than the main entrance. These bolt holes will also be better concealed, with dirt from at least one bolt hole pulled through the main den pipe, leaving almost no evidence of its existence if the vegetation is very thick.

The average groundhog sette will have three or four holes, though some very old settes may have as many as six or seven, and some newer settes may have only one eye.

The den pipe of a groundhog den may plunge straight down as much as two or three feet. It is very common for a groundhog pipe to have at least one or two right angles in it -- locations from which the groundhog can slash at foxes and dogs that might try to pursue them underground.

Den pipes may be anywhere from 15 to 50 feet long, and will typically contain one more underground chambers 2 to 6 feet underground. These den chambers are lined with dried grass for winter warmth, padding, and to form nests in which the young are whelped in early Spring.

The groundhog breeding season begins in mid-February, soon after the animals emerge from hibernation. Pregnancy lasts 31-33 days and the single, annual litter of 2 to 9 pups is born toward the end of March or early April.

At birth, baby groundhogs are naked, blind and helpless and measure less than four inches long. A baby groundhog opens its eyes when it is about 4 weeks old, but they seldom venture outside until they are between 6 or 7 weeks old. By midsummer, young groundhogs are about 20 inches long and weigh about four pounds. These 'teenage' groundhogs will start to move out from their natal den, and dig their own 'starter' burrows, often just a few dozen yards down the fence row.

Groundhogs are naturally solitary creatures except during breeding season, and by late summer, the rapidly growing first-year groundhog will have moved some distance away from its natal den in order to establish its own territory and dig its own 'permanent' burrow.

Groundhogs are vegetarians, eating leaves, flowers and soft stems of various grasses, and field crops such as clover and alfalfa. Certain garden crops like peas, beans and carrots are favorites. Groundhogs occasionally climb trees to obtain apples and pears -- one reason they are disliked by many orchard owners.

Groundhogs are capable of consuming as much as three-fourths of a pound of vegetable matter a day -- the equivalent of a 175-pound person eating 15 pounds of salad a day. In order to maximize food intake, groundhogs will often dig summer burrows in the middle of pastures or meadows, so that that they do not have to go far to go to get to the 'salad bar.'

Groundhogs are considered a major agricultural pest in most areas, and most farmers are anxious to get rid of them or reduce their number. It is very common for a single groundhog to take a bite out of dozens of pumpkins in just a few days, ruining each of them for Halloween sale. The same kind of destruction is visited on bell peppers, squash and zucchini.

Another reason for the animosity between farmers and groundhogs can be traced to the fact that groundhogs are lazy animals. As a consequence, they tend to start new burrows anywhere a farmer has already disturbed the ground. This means that groundhogs see fence posts and new orchard trees as construction opportunities -- places where new burrows can be dug quickly and with a minimum of effort. The result: expensive new fences that are weakened, and orchard trees that may lose several years worth of growth as groundhogs trim away underground roots.

Groundhogs burrows can also be quite destructive to both livestock and to farm machinery. Groundhog dens may undermine a patch of ground to the point that tractors and cultivators fall into ditches and holes deep enough to break an axle or sheer an alignment pin. In addition, horses and cattle can step into den holes and break a leg -- a tragic occurrence that generally results in the death of the animal.

Groundhog skull, side and from top.

Teeth grinding and chattering are common when woodchucks are cornered. Woodchucks have also been heard to bark, squeal, and whistle when fighting with other woodchucks (see the quarry sounds page at http://www.terrierman.com/sounds.htm).

How big can a groundhog get? Adult groundhogs typically tip the scale at 8 to 10 pounds by fall, but larger groundhogs are fairly common. To see a few pictures of 'big ones,' go to: http://www.terrierman.com/bosshog.htm

Because groundhogs have short bodies, they tend to have relatively large chests for their weight. An adult groundhog will typically have a chest span of 12-15 inches -- about the same size as that of a red fox or a good working terrier. For more on this, see: http://www.terrierman.com/terriersizearticle.htm

Most groundhogs live only a year or less, but some groundhogs always survive disease and predation, and really large den holes that were once occupied by three- or four-year-old groundhogs are fairly common. To read more about groundhog mortality, see: http://www.terrierman.com/groundhogdeath.htm

Groundhogs or woodchucks (Marmota monax) are a rodent that is in the same family as squirrels. They are the largest member of the squirrel family and common throughout Indiana.

General Characteristics

Physical Characteristics

• Groundhogs weigh around 7-14 lbs and are around 25 inches in length, including the tail.
• Their fur is a yellowish-brown to black in color.
• They have short legs and a bushy tail.
• Groundhogs have short, powerful limbs and thick claws.
• They have small ears and black eyes.
• Males are typically larger than females.
• The average lifespan of a groundhog is 3 years.

Behavioral Characteristics

• They hibernate throughout the winter in underground burrows usually dug on land with a slight slope
• They will make noise with their incisors and use short, sharp whistles to warn other woodchucks of danger
• They are not fast runners, but will defend themselves when threatened without a way to escape.
• Groundhogs defecate in toilet chambers dug underground.
• They are diurnal (most active during the day), with most activity around dawn and dusk.
• They hibernate beginning in October or November and emerge in mid to late-February.

Distribution and Abundance

Woodchucks are found statewide in a variety of habitats. They prefer meadows, pastures, crop fields and yards that are close to a woods edge. They are common in brushy or weedy areas along fence rows or road right-of-ways.

Winter burrows are usually in wooded areas, whereas summer burrows are found near grassy or agricultural fields where food is available, sometimes under a barn. It is common for a woodchuck to have more than one summer burrow and make multiple entrances. Woodchucks are territorial, except during the breeding season, and will defend their burrows against intruders.

Reproduction

Woodchucks breed in late February or March and usually not until the animal is close to two years old. The gestation period is 31-32 days. Four to five young are born in April or May. A woodchuck will give birth to only one litter per year. The young will start to find their own territory when they are just a few months old.

Food Habits

Groundhogs are omnivores, with the majority of the diet being plant matter.

Common foods are:

• Grasses.
• Ferns.
• Leaves of bushes.
• Fruit.
• Bark/small branches.

Occasionally they will eat:

• Insects.
• Eggs.
• Young birds.
• Beans.
• Peas.
• Carrot tops.
• Alfalfa.
• Soybeans.

Groundhog Repellent

An adult woodchuck can eat more than a pound of vegetation each day.

Groundhog Roblox Id

Management and Control

To prevent a groundhog from eating your shrubs or plants in your garden, install a fence around it that is at least 3 feet high, made of heavy poultry wire or 2-inch mesh woven wire, and staked at a 45-degree angle. You must also bury the wire 10-12 inches below ground to prevent them from digging underneath. An electric wire fence placed 4-5 inches above ground outside the fence will also discourage climbing and digging underneath the fence.
Scarecrows can provide temporary relief, but they must be moved around regularly and in conjunction with a high amount of dog or human presence to scare them away.

Groundhogger

Groundhogs can be live-trapped using a cage trap baited with apples. You do not need a permit to trap a woodchuck, but you must have permission from a landowner or property manager to release a woodchuck on their property.

Groundhogging Meaning

Shooting, where legal, can also be an effective method or reducing or maintaining a low population of groundhogs. Groundhogs can be captured or killed year-round without a permit or hunting or trapping license from the DNR, and there are no limits to the number that can be taken.