What is varmint hunting? Varmint hunting is pest-control hunting focused on nuisance wildlife—coyotes, prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar small predators/rodents—to protect crops, livestock, and native habitat. It emphasizes precise, ethical shots using rimfire or centerfire rifles (e.g., .17 HMR, .223 Rem, .22-250), good optics, and calls, often at longer ranges. Popular as an off-season shooting sport, varmint hunting should always follow local laws, seasons, and landowner permissions.
Find varmint hunting essentials in-stock and ready to ship at Duck Creek Sporting Goods: reloading bullets like Hornady V-MAX in .172 (20gr) and .204 (32/40gr), plus Barnes Varmint Grenade in .204 (26gr) and .243 (62gr). Round it out with varmint-proven ammo, including .223 Rem 40gr V-MAX and 17 HMR 20gr JHP. Duck Creek specializes in brass and bullets, with a rotating mix of discounted and hard-to-find vintage/old-stock ammunition. Shop the collection to build accurate small-game and predator loads with components that are in stock and ready to ship.