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  1. In west central AZ we used to figure 10-12gpm/per acre to raise a crop. At the cooler  climate with more rainfall you may be able to double that but at 180gpm you are possibly not going to utilize all of your acreage. We had a small well on our home place that was 180gpm. It irrigated 20 acres of alfalfa on sprinklers.

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  2. 4 minutes ago, NE AZ Guy said:

    I bought and used a oxygen/propane rig, that you put down the hole, run the mixture and send a spark to the end of the hose remotely. I got rid of about a 400 burrow town in a cpl of years. I dont need it anymore as they are gone. I would sell it if you think you would like it. Before I used this, I tried oat bate, shooting, traps. Even had Animal Damage Control come in for 4-5 yrs and poison. no long term help. I can send you info on this equipment if you like.

    something like the Rodenator? Looks like too much fun to me!

    Pocket Gophers being blown away by the Rodenator Pro - YouTube

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  3. I would go with wheels. unless there are severe elevation changes in the field they are the safer choice. Know how many gpm's your pump puts out and nozzle accordingly.  We irrigated hundreds of acres with wheels without any major issues. As they aged they would go to twisting drive axles but you get years of use  before that starts happening. 

    As to prairie dogs there may be a bait that can be used but secondary poisoning becomes an issue. I know of guys that use road flares down the holes. They claim good success but on a small scale.

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