Gophers usually have babies in the late winter to early spring, having 2 litters per year with 3-6 babies each litter

At times, only a few hours. But traps are left in tunnels for 2-3 days to ensure a positive catch.

It depends on the amount of recent mound activity and the number of traps that need to be set.

No, gophers do not hibernate. They are active year-round and moving/digging through tunnels at all hours of the day and night, especially during the early to mid-morning.

It is possible. Like all other pests, if the conditions are favorable, you could get another gopher entering your property. The key is to eliminate them quickly before they multiply and cause extensive damage.

If you have not had any gophers previously on your property, and mounds begin to appear, then it is likely a lone gopher. But if there are several different affected areas throughout the property, then there are likely several gophers.