In our State, you can only shoot them under permit and certain restrictions from the Department of Natural Resources.

The Groundhog or Woodchuck by the way is very good to eat. They eat the same things as a rabbit, are very clean animals, have a good layer of fat, and some are pretty good sized. All you have to do is get over the fact it is not a rabbit your eating. I have ate them many years ago, and they were pretty good. Also if you tan the hides, they make a nice pelt...