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Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 9:28 pm
by noleflyfisher
I've got an armadillo annihilating my yard. Anyone have a recommendation for eliminating the little bugger. BTW the neighbors will probably lose it if I set up shop in the backyard with a firearm, so I'm looking for a Geneva Convention type solution. Thanks.
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 9:44 pm
by CairoTrout
Crossbow.
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 9:48 pm
by birddog
I can see it now, Nole chasing an armadillo with a crossbow bolt through it's middle down the street of his neighborhood.
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 10:06 pm
by kikstand454
if he is digging up somthing specific that you dont want him in like a garden or... uh.... whatever..... all you need to do is sprinkle powdered red pepper around the area. he will stop. i promise. works for the neighbors cat too.
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 11:25 pm
by FUTCHCAIRO
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 11:39 pm
by Dubble Trubble
Pa is right. Get rid of the bugs, No armadillo.....
However, I also live out in the woods, so the wife and I love getting the spotlight at night and working them over with 12 gauge 3 in mag No 4 shot......Works every time.....Makes their shell look like a colander....
Dubble

Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 7:42 am
by whitebc
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 8:27 am
by bman
A client had some and we called a local company that traps them... If you need the name PM me.
He set up a Have-A=Hart trap in the area the Armadillo was feeding. then he used 2x6's set up like a funnel or V into the trap. They have poor eye site and will follow the edge of the board right into the trap...
I googled it and found this website explaining the technique.
http://ufinsect.ifas.ufl.edu/armadillo.htm
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 9:02 am
by Barhopr
I suggest a 2/0 san juan worm. Maybe 30lb flouro leader. they don't see too well so ou should be able to get by with a short leader.

Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 9:03 am
by Barhopr
I suggest a 2/0 san juan worm. Maybe 30lb flouro leader. they don't see too well so you should be able to get by with a short leader.

Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 9:38 am
by MTeal
Save the fur whatever you do...good action in the h2o.

Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 9:54 am
by noleflyfisher
Thanks fellas. I think I may take a multi-disciplinary approach. First thing will be grub treatment. Next, tie up a good burrowing grub pattern on a 2/0 and set up my six weight with 12lb flouro (I'm a sportsman, BH). Moving along, I'll set up my 2x6 funnel to a trap. On the ready will be the cross bow and arrows with night glow shafts. As a method of last resort, I'll have the gator gig set to go in the event of an escaping vermin. I don't think the neighbors will suspect anything. What do you guys think?
Actually, I will try to rid my yard of the food source and set up a trap for the invader. Birddog was kind enough to offer a loaner trap. I like the 2x6 funnel technique Bman. It will be employed. The hunt begins . . . .
If I don't catch this little *&#(!*^#^%! soon, I'm calling a fence builder.

Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 10:28 am
by dolphinatic
Sounds like you got it covered Nole
A few years back, a friend of mine tried to rid one from his yard at night with a speargun

You guessed it....when he shot, it recoiled back and popped him right between the eyes

Luckily, he had consumed a few adult beverages, so he didn't feel it too much

He never saw the armadillo again

Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 1:06 pm
by What a mess
That one is now on tour telling that and other stupid human story's at armadillo clubs.
Re: Armadillo . . . Die, Die, Die
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 4:23 pm
by kikstand454
P.S.dont forget, the armadillo is the last known mammal to carry leprocy. lol.