Groundhog hunting is a very popular sport mostly during the summer months when many other games are off season to hunt. During this time you will find the groundhog frolicking in the fields munching on the greens. While the groundhogs are readily available, it does not mean that catching them goes without valiant effort. Some hunters will try to catch the groundhogs at long range while others prefer close range, if you are able to get that close because groundhogs are very keen to possible threats. Usually when they think a threat might be prominent they will stand up on their hind legs and scout out the area.