Aussiecajun
Well-Known Member
Hi all. As I'm living in a country area now, I'm going to have more of an interaction with critters I've never had to worry about since moving here. Judging by tracks, and the burrow that's been dug in the ditch behind our property, it seems we have a raccoon that's taken residence here. As it hasn't bothered touching our veggie garden or plants I'm not too worried there as it's probably feasting on the abundant crawfish we have thanks to our terrible clay soil not draining through winter. My concern is, is there anything I should worry about in regards to either my wife and I, or our dogs? We generally don't spend much time outside at night due to either cold or insects, and the dogs are limited to where they can go via wireless electronic fence, and so far seems the coon is staying outside the radius of that. Long story short, should I get a trap, try to trap and relocate it, pull a stake out at night with the 22 (not even sure that's legal), get in pro's or just let it be?