They are considered as pests out here because its mainly farmlands. The ranches out here (if you can even call them 'ranches') that have alot of cows getting hurt because of the holes. Its been awhile since i went after some with my .22 but ever since i got into bowhunting, i try to get a few with that. I still haven't gotten anything with it yet but its fun to try none the less. Its fun to hunt them anyway despite if they are easy or hard to get. Its one way to keep your shooting skills and stalking skill sharp for when the biggame season comes around.