[johniegrad]

How does having the bait at the butt end of the shotgun do any good ?

Because the mouse takes the bait and the gun shoots the gopher who just happens to be walking by.

[rwoodward]

How does having the bait at the butt end of the shotgun do any good ?
Because the mouse takes the bait and the gun shoots the gopher who just happens to be walking by.

Actually it kills the mouse and the gopher at the same time.