Feeling like a total idiot

[DaisyG2317]

You are a mind reader! My closest neighbor(about a mile away, and the only other soul on my road) just might have something. I was just telling my wife I was going to give him a call today and ask him. I was also just researching .22s online. There are certainly some in my price range. I have been needing a homestead rifle anyway. This situation will most likely facilitate that.

Henry Repeating Arms makes a mighty fine .22

Might I also suggest a .17HMR? Little hotrod rifle, awesome for varmints that are looking to cause trouble!

 

[Tre3hugger]

Henry Repeating Arms makes a mighty fine .22

Might I also suggest a .17HMR? Little hotrod rifle, awesome for varmints that are looking to cause trouble!

I was just checking out the Henry Survival .22! Breaks down and all fits in the stock, Pretty cool. There seems to be a decent range of options in my 300 dollarish price range. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[DaisyG2317]

I was just checking out the Henry Survival .22! Breaks down and all fits in the stock, Pretty cool. There seems to be a decent range of options in my 300 dollarish price range. Thanks for the recommendation!

Sure, no problem! We have a collection of 13 Henrys, always happy to recommend them!

 

[ChocolateMouse]

I am not against killing the next ones if any that I get. Do you guys know of any way to use the raccoon so it's not just a waste? Worst case scenario there is always the compost pile.

You can tan the hide.
https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/01/22/tanning-rabbit-pelts/

 

[Tre3hugger]

You can tan the hide.
https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/01/22/tanning-rabbit-pelts/

I have actually done a rabbit and a squirrel. Raccoons do have a beautiful pelt...

 

[SheaLoner]

Theres always a maggot bucket if you can stand the smell. Free chicken feed to even out the loss of the keets.

 

[Tre3hugger]

Theres always a maggot bucket if you can stand the smell. Free chicken feed to even out the loss of the keets.

Literally just keep it in a bucket? Wouldn't that smell in turn attract other predators? I am intrigued, please elaborate.

 

[M Brennen]

Given the fact that raccoons are rabies vectors, I wouldn’t suggest using it for anything. My state game warden actually told me to “ shoot it and out it out in your trash.”.

 

[Malquid]

I am not against killing the next ones if any that I get. Do you guys know of any way to use the raccoon so it's not just a waste? Worst case scenario there is always the compost pile.

I used to rehome them 10 miles away in the woods. Within a week they come back. Shoot one raccoon and leave it. The rest will leave and never come back. Just like crows

 

[Malquid]

I am not against killing the next ones if any that I get. Do you guys know of any way to use the raccoon so it's not just a waste? Worst case scenario there is always the compost pile.

Ultimate revenge.. Feed it to the chickens. They will love the maggots