Feeding, or just filing down their front teeth, which never stop growing. Woodchucks raid gardens, fields, lawns, orchards, nurseries, and may gnaw or claw on shrubs and fruit trees. Occasionally chew on outdoor furniture, decks, and siding while scent-marking or filing their teeth.
Woodchuck’s front teeth never stop growing. Because of this, they will gnaw on various plants and trees to help file their teeth down. They occasionally will chew on outdoor furniture, decks, and siding. They are also herbivores. So, they can do a lot of damage to your landscaping or garden.
Woodchucks burrow underground in dens. These dens typically have entrance holes that can average around 8″ wide. They can also have multiple entrances and chambers. They are most noticeable from the dirt porch in the front. Most woodchucks are active during the day. It’s also common to see flies around the entrance of active woodchuck burrows.