Originally Posted by
MudderChuck
My Weimaraner trained himself to find them. The first time he stuck his nose in a burrow he was hooked. He'd dig them out if I would have let him, that dog could really move some dirt, quick. I didn't want him destroying the Creek bank so I'd call him off and mark the burrow with a flag, orange construction tape on a stick. They are often loosely knit packs and/or family groups. If you see one, others are usually nearby.
Another good way to spot them is from erosion, if you see bank erosion there is a good chance Nutria is the cause.
Thank you once I get my license (still getting all moved in and everything settled) I am going to check out of public land until I get in contact with some people that will let me hunt theirs or I can buy some. And hope I can get an idea for the area and see if there’s any around and if my Brit or my lab will take to them. And thank you again I will definitely mark their burrows like you said.