Are Woodchucks Dangerous?
WDC does not consider these animals dangerous per se. Sure they may seem bold occasionally but that is true for most animals. They have been known to carry rabies from time to time (For more information on rabies click rabies.php). As always children and adults need to avoid any contact with an animal they are unfamiliar with. There is some concern surround the possibility that woodchucks can undermine pools and foundations by their excavating. While WDC has not personally witnessed this kind of damage, we have heard of it occurring with an in ground pool. We also consider it quite possible that woodchucks can damage home/garage foundations. I have seen holes that extended under a slab foundation home. This undermining the foundation could result in a fracture of the concrete slab. We have heard that woodchucks can carry a hepatitis virus. We do not know any more about it at this time. As with all animals be careful.
