Is it true that they eat turkey eggs? Either way I shoot em when I can. I walked up on 3 while squirrel hunting 2 days ago, and only one escaped.
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grinners on the half shell. They are scroungers so I'm sure they do eat turkey eggs
Yes they are nest raiders. Kill em' all
chootem
One more reason to shoot them! Good job!
I saw my first one in middle Tn. a few months ago, I have heard they were some around but sure was depressing to see a huge one. :angry9:
Egg eaters for sure.
Love the Model 60.... :icon_thumright:
Quote from: bigdoc on May 27, 2013, 08:56:40 PM
I saw my first one in middle Tn. a few months ago, I have heard they were some around but sure was depressing to see a huge one. :angry9:
We got em in Southen Illinois too. I've seen several dead ones on the road and my buddy caught one in a leg trap year.
I I live in western ky andy last summer my mom said there was a dead one on the road by her house. I didn't believe it until she went back and took a picture of him.
Tons of them in FLA & SC where I hunt.
Quote from: Onpoint on May 27, 2013, 10:42:25 PM
I I live in western ky andy last summer my mom said there was a dead one on the road by her house. I didn't believe it until she went back and took a picture of him.
We have them out the wazoo in AR. It sounds funny to hear of someone taking a picture of an armadillo since we have so many. They aren't the brightest, most alert creatures. I have kicked them before while hunting. They would be so intent on finding bugs in dead bark and leaves that they didn't even notice me sneaking up on them.
While hunting in OK this spring, we saw probably 8-10 of them. Didn't want to waste high dollar hevi-shot rounds on them. We did end up rolling one with the brush guard on the Range Rover the landowner let us drive. I also rolled one on the dirt road getting back out to the interstate from where we hunted.
I live in NE Ga. and they are only recently showing up here. You can hunt squrrels in may?
Quote from: lightsoutcalls on May 28, 2013, 09:44:32 AM
Quote from: Onpoint on May 27, 2013, 10:42:25 PM
I I live in western ky andy last summer my mom said there was a dead one on the road by her house. I didn't believe it until she went back and took a picture of him.
We have them out the wazoo in AR. It sounds funny to hear of someone taking a picture of an armadillo since we have so many. They aren't the brightest, most alert creatures. I have kicked them before while hunting. They would be so intent on finding bugs in dead bark and leaves that they didn't even notice me sneaking up on them.
While hunting in OK this spring, we saw probably 8-10 of them. Didn't want to waste high dollar hevi-shot rounds on them. We did end up rolling one with the brush guard on the Range Rover the landowner let us drive. I also rolled one on the dirt road getting back out to the interstate from where we hunted.
I was thinking the same thing. We could start a lucrative business shipping these cuddly creatures across the country!!!
Let me tell you what's fun....shooting them with a bow. Get bored while deer hunting and the stalk is on. Nest raiders and will tear a yard up rooting around. On a serious note, I have always heard and read articles that armadillos can transmit leprosy, so if you must handle, handle cautiously and wash well afterwards. Some folks even eat them, but no thanks for me.
hunted Western OK with a fellow from North Dakota this past year, and he didn't kill a bird but the highlight of his trip was he got to see an Armadillo. I thought it was a strange highlight but hey I also was in KS with a buddy this season who was all excited to see a pheasant for the first time.
Possum on the Half Shell
Hillbilly Speed Bumps
Dillos are insectivores. They don't eat eggs. They may disturb nests, but they are not after the eggs nor do they eat them.
QuoteThe diets of different armadillo species vary, but consist mainly of insects, grubs, and other invertebrates. Some species, however, feed almost entirely on ants and termites.
My boy called me outside the other nite I think it was Monday and there was one in our yard.
we have them by the thousands here in Ms.
they root around after bugs,they will tear your yard to pieces digging.
Never seen one in the wild.
TRKYHTR
Quote from: TRKYHTR on May 30, 2013, 10:33:24 PM
Never seen one in the wild.
TRKYHTR
MO used to not have a 1 say 5 yrs ago. Now they are dang near all over southeast MO. I had one last year wake me up from a catnap at about 6 feet. Scared the crap out of me. I still can't believe I didn't shoot the thing. They are known to carry leprosy.
Quote from: TRKYHTR on May 30, 2013, 10:33:24 PM
Never seen one in the wild.
TRKYHTR
As much as you have covered the country turkey hunting, Joe,...that is pretty surprising. You must wear armadillo repellent!
Quote from: GobbleNut on May 31, 2013, 08:40:54 AM
Quote from: TRKYHTR on May 30, 2013, 10:33:24 PM
Never seen one in the wild.
TRKYHTR
As much as you have covered the country turkey hunting, Joe,...that is pretty surprising. You must wear armadillo repellent!
I have seen some dead ones in the road but never seen one alive in the field.
TRKYHTR
Quote from: TRKYHTR on May 31, 2013, 10:07:19 AM
Quote from: GobbleNut on May 31, 2013, 08:40:54 AM
Quote from: TRKYHTR on May 30, 2013, 10:33:24 PM
Never seen one in the wild.
TRKYHTR
As much as you have covered the country turkey hunting, Joe,...that is pretty surprising. You must wear armadillo repellent!
I have seen some dead ones in the road but never seen one alive in the field.
TRKYHTR
Wow, I dare say I've seen hundreds of the things. Still don't know what they're good for.
I have killed 5 dillos in my yard in the last 2 months. First one was a very big sucker. Got one yesterday. Also killed two skunks recently. One almost completely black and the other almost completely white.