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Thursday, July 05, 2012

Can anybody help Dave out here?

Ken,
Been inundated lately with raccoons eating feed and taking chickens.
Getting personal now!
I'm able to take them with a spotlight and Ruger MKII but not having the affect I would like.
Any suggestions on an inexpensive night vision scope/monocular that would work for more of a "stand-off" tactic with a .22 rifle vs the CQB I've been doing. Can't go much over $250 or so.
Hope you and yours might be able to help.
Thanks!
-Dave
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  1. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I've got a Carin Terrier that keeps everything out of the turkeys but the coyotes away, even the local dogs keep clear of "his" turkeys. Although he is only 12 lb he thinks he's 200!

    Cruachan!

    Highlander

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  2. DavidJuly 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I believe this might help you out Dave. Good Luck.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13cS7oQwCHc&feature=player_embedded

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  3. Farm.DadJuly 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    No real need for an actual sight , the cheapest nv you can find will work fine ( even duct taped to the rifle ) if you also hang a cheap laser off the rifle , the lasers really glow in nv . I just bolted an old weaver rail to the side of a 10-22 stock and put a handgun tac light on it for such use myself.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Golden malrin fly bait and coke.
    Google it.
    Shoot shovel shut up.

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  5. WiscoDaveJuly 5, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks for the info! I'll keep WC updated on how it goes...
    Got 2 last night; missed 2 others- kinda crazy in the pig barn/chicken coop!
    Don't think the HM sprat will work, maybe play the music in the background?
    Thanks for the NVM and laser tip!
    Thanks everyone!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Go with what Anonymous said. I have used it several times. You will find the "Coons" dead about ten feet from the feeding tray One heaping teaspoon to a can of coke. Be sure and keep all your pets away from this mixture.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    I agree with Anonymous, one heaping teaspoon of fly bait with one can of coke will do the trick. I have used this several times and you will find the "coon" about ten feet from the feed plate. Be sure to keep all your pet's inside, or they will end up the same as the "coons'. Good stuff and it is CHEAP.

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  8. WiscoDaveJuly 5, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Thought of that... use it in the corn fields when the ears form. Unfortunately, too many barn cats peafowl and other "friendly critters.
    If it comes to that, though, I'll lock everyone up for a night. WAY to damn hot right now, they'll die from being shut up...
    Thanks!

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  9. felJuly 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    What a wonderful way to get rid of the neighbors cats.

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  10. Rich TJuly 5, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Try solar powered Night Eyes.

    http://www.oakridgegamefarm.net/store/proddetail.php?prod=Oak-solareye

    They are about $20 and mimic the eyes of a predator and keep others interlopers away.

    A friend uses this on his farm with good results.

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  11. MauserMedicJuly 5, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    One switch-controlled floodlight and a Mosin 91-30 should be less than $250, more effective and satisfying than a .22, and you don't have to worry about inadvertent poisoning.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      What about lead poisoning? :-P

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  12. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    I just want to point out that it is against state and federal law to use a pesticide other than what it is made for, and the same laws will get anybody telling somebody else how to use it. Misusing stuff is how shit gets banned. Just pointing it out, not preaching, your choice.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I used live traps to catch mine. Lettuce with Peptol-Bismol lured 'em in, or canned cat food. Once they're caught, dispose of whatever you catch as you see fit. I had a dog of mine poisoned when I was a kid, and am real nervous about poison's indiscriminate nature.

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  14. michigan dougJuly 7, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    havahart traps + 22lr + hole in ground.not sporting but its vermin. last month and a half ive got 24 of theses fuckers.kenny even posted a picture of 2 of them.i quit growing sweet corn because of these overgrown rats.been geting 1-3 a night. its like zombies they just dont stop. FUCK PETA and OBAMA

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  15. WiscoDaveJuly 7, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Got another big one last night - snap shot as I went into the building. Saw two impacts from 1640fps .22 Stingers. MF still ran out of the barn and into tall grass; guess I'll just wait for the stink to recover.
    Might try the Taurus Judge my company's owner loaned me. Great guy, great place to work.
    Thanks again to all for suggestions!

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  16. WiscoDaveJuly 7, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Found the MF from last night. 75 yds from building.
    I'll try live traps (something of a misnomer)and see what happens. Check out Cabelas on my way home from work next week for NVM.
    Will try Judge out tonight - don't know how well I will engage multiple targets with it, we'll see...
    Real glad I found the body; was beginning to question if I was hitting the MF's!!!

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  17. CountryRebelJuly 8, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    just keep doin what you're doin. maybe bring a youngster along n teach em a lil bout huntin

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