22250Rem
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They've been known to relocate when they have to. I live on a bay on the south side of Lake Ontario. The 'chucks that live about 120 yards out back got flooded out back in 2017 and 2019 when the lake was at record high levels. I figure they moved up into the woods next door, as the woodchuck holes had water right up to ground level. Then they came back when the lake level got back to normal. They also have very good eyesight and when I'm walking toward them I can't get within 100yards of them before they flee toward holes. If they have been shot at a lot it seems like maybe you have eradicated them but some of them may have moved to greener pastures to avoid danger. Earlier in this thread someone mentioned using a trail cam to verify if they are still around, and that's a good idea. I sometimes put cams near chuck holes just for grins...
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