Battling Groundhogs - What's a person to do?

This lovely little groundhog may be one of God's precious creatures, but when he sets up residence near my garden, he loses his appeal. 

As you might guess, I've been battling a groundhog, also known as a woodchuck or whistle pig, in my garden. This cute little rodent is happily chomping down on my peppers, leaving only the green stalk and tiny peppers.  I've tried repelling him and considered the alternatives for ridding my garden of him for good. Today, I am borrowing a live trap with the hopes of trapping and relocating him. I'm seriously considering ordering one of my own so that I'll have it on hand to trap unwanted guests to my garden.