This year I seem to have more moles than normal. I decided to try something different in my constant battle with them. I flattened all of the runs by stepping on them then mowed my yard. I armed myself with a S&W m&p 22 and started stalking. About a half an hour later I noticed a slight movement on one of the flattened runs. I slowly started my elusive stalk and was rewarded with a rather tricky shot at an estimated distance of 12 in. An hour later found me with another trophy. For those who have never tried it, they are not as easy to kill as it would seem. I have found it is best to aim about 6 inches behind the direction they are headed then start firing rapidly in the direction of movement. Even then, I sometimes come up empty. I suppose a 12 gauge would be more effective but I enjoy the challenge!
