All is well in the world (at least in SW Montana) as I spotted my first Ground Squirrels of the year this late morning (March 7th).
I was on my way home from ice fishing and saw 4 Gophers in two different fields - they weren't feeding or chasing just standing in the sun (41 degrees) at the mouths of their dens.
Traveled the same road yesterday and saw none.
It's been a LONG winter hereabouts.
Come on spring.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy