Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge?

HeadCockFan · 01-22-2013, 08:31 PM

Took this snapshot with my phone camera from a distance today before it swam off to a nearby nest. I thought this was an otter until I looked up a picture of an otter. This guy had a long skinny tail like a possum, and was more rotund than an otter. It didn't seem scared of me at all. I knew Nutria were in South Carolina, but I've never seen one on the Congaree. I'd hate for these pests to make it down to the swamp and start tearing up the plants down there. What's the law on killing these bad boys? Also, what would be the safest, legal way to do so in public? I'd love to break out my sling shot.

The Yancey · 01-22-2013, 08:35 PM

http://www.food.com/recipe/smothered...n-style-418543

HeadCockFan · 01-22-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Yancey

http://www.food.com/recipe/smothered...n-style-418543

I already considered the possibility, but the water right there is dirty. Otherwise, I've using my fryer and posting pics.

Metalrush24 · 01-22-2013, 08:49 PM

Apparently they are a newer problem.. according to a DNR article posted in 2007(I would link it but I'm on my phone) the guy they interviewed said they were a concern but not yet prevalent in SC

Sounds like another invasive species problem

Maybe you should call turtleman

Luke Skycocker · 01-22-2013, 08:55 PM

looks like a gorilla man's head

doc · 01-22-2013, 09:01 PM

where isACPhilson's snake when you need him?

bigdawg77 · 01-22-2013, 09:02 PM

Choot'em!

HeadCockFan · 01-22-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Skycocker

looks like a gorilla man's head

Haha, I see what you're saying. It really does.

HeadCockFan · 01-22-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdawg77

Choot'em!

I'd love to, but don't think that would go over well on the Riverwalk. Crossbow tied to a retrieval rope maybe.

johnnyb · 01-22-2013, 09:13 PM

hmm, if they get bad enough I wonder if the state would consider a bounty on them, I would love to see a bounty on coyotes/feral hogs/nutria...I would have a side job

Cocky Doodle · 01-23-2013, 10:44 AM

I live on a lake in Florence and I see 1 almost every afternoon come swimming by my dock at sundown. There are houses across the lake so I don't want to risk shooting with a shotgun or rifle, but I have been thinking how take him out. I am open to ideas.

HeadCockFan · 01-23-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cocky Doodle

I live on a lake in Florence and I see 1 almost every afternoon come swimming by my dock at sundown. There are houses across the lake so I don't want to risk shooting with a shotgun or rifle, but I have been thinking how take him out. I am open to ideas.

I bet they are easy to trap.

KC85 · 01-23-2013, 12:03 PM

KILL IT.

wowo · 01-23-2013, 12:22 PM

This is how they deal with them in Louisiana. $5 per animal.
http://www.nutria.com/site10.php

imabeastonu · 01-23-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadCockFan

I bet they are easy to trap.

trappin is pretty easy. i use snares to get rabbits. just make sure to use some scent killer spray and ill usually sit in fire smoke for a few minutes also

RMCUSC · 01-23-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocky Doodle

I live on a lake in Florence and I see 1 almost every afternoon come swimming by my dock at sundown. There are houses across the lake so I don't want to risk shooting with a shotgun or rifle, but I have been thinking how take him out. I am open to ideas.

either trap them or shoot them with subsonic .22 ammo (it is much quieter and safer for those houses in the distance)

MillerTime843 · 01-23-2013, 04:32 PM

Just shoot the bastard.....what DNR doesn't know won't hurt em lol

MillerTime843 · 01-23-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocky Doodle

I live on a lake in Florence and I see 1 almost every afternoon come swimming by my dock at sundown. There are houses across the lake so I don't want to risk shooting with a shotgun or rifle, but I have been thinking how take him out. I am open to ideas.

Here's what you do, get a .22 and a long potato put the .22 barrell through the potato leaving about 5 inchs of potato hanging from the barrell. Get a towel and tape around the potato and you have a suppressor :) sounds like a balloon leaking air!

johnnyb · 01-23-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerTime843

Here's what you do, get a .22 and a long potato put the .22 barrell through the potato leaving about 5 inchs of potato hanging from the barrell. Get a towel and tape around the potato and you have a suppressor :) sounds like a balloon leaking air!

and a federal offense...please do not do this

Dietz · 01-23-2013, 08:33 PM

Cool!! Carolina-raised, free-range, organic nutria!!! We can sell it as tailgate food to the corndog, errr, LSU fans when they come to town!!!!

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HeadCockFan ...where the Pampers is. Male Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 5,243 CockyCash: 204217	Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge? Took this snapshot with my phone camera from a distance today before it swam off to a nearby nest. I thought this was an otter until I looked up a picture of an otter. This guy had a long skinny tail like a possum, and was more rotund than an otter. It didn't seem scared of me at all. I knew Nutria were in South Carolina, but I've never seen one on the Congaree. I'd hate for these pests to make it down to the swamp and start tearing up the plants down there. What's the law on killing these bad boys? Also, what would be the safest, legal way to do so in public? I'd love to break out my sling shot. Attached Images __________________

01-22-2013, 08:35 PM	#2
The Yancey Grumpy Old Fart Male Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sunshinny Florida Posts: 15,736 CockyCash: 4751450	Re: Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge? http://www.food.com/recipe/smothered...n-style-418543 __________________

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01-23-2013, 10:44 AM	#11
Cocky Doodle Gamecock 4 Life Male Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 169 CockyCash: 125833	Re: Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge? I live on a lake in Florence and I see 1 almost every afternoon come swimming by my dock at sundown. There are houses across the lake so I don't want to risk shooting with a shotgun or rifle, but I have been thinking how take him out. I am open to ideas. __________________

01-23-2013, 12:03 PM	#13
KC85 Banned Male Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: nm Posts: 501 CockyCash: 200	Re: Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge? KILL IT.

01-23-2013, 12:22 PM	#14
wowo Walk On Male Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Augusta Posts: 97 CockyCash: 2100	Re: Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge? This is how they deal with them in Louisiana. $5 per animal. http://www.nutria.com/site10.php

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01-23-2013, 08:33 PM	#20
Dietz 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 10,282 CockyCash: 1000200	Re: Nutria under Gervais Street Bridge? Cool!! Carolina-raised, free-range, organic nutria!!! We can sell it as tailgate food to the corndog, errr, LSU fans when they come to town!!!! __________________ "Harlan, Kentucky. Where the moon shine comes over the mountain in fruit jars." - my father

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