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Do gophers hibernate?

I have heard different opinions about whether pocket gophers hibernate or not. Specifically, I'm trying to determine whether it would be worthwhile to begin an extensive trapping program now when the biggest gopher problems usually are in the spring. One bit of information I received said that gophers do hibernate, come out of their dens in April or May and their young are born a month later. If this is so, would it not be better to trap them now before they go into hibernation and give birth next spring? However, I've also heard that gophers do not hibernate, so trapping can go on year-round. Please advise. Thank you.
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