Nutria, originally brought to the U.S. for fur farming, have become a significant environmental nuisance, consuming vast amounts of vegetation and contributing to soil erosion. A .22 rifle is commonly used due to its accuracy, relatively low recoil, and effectiveness in taking down these rodents. Hunters often target nutria in marshy areas, especially during cooler months when they are most active. The use of .22 rifles allows for quick, humane kills, and hunting them helps mitigate the damage nutria cause to the fragile Louisiana ecosystem.
You can view more hunting and fishing videos on Jared Serigné’s YouTube channel, Outside the Levees.