Whatever firearm is at hand. I've used my mouse gun in .380 to an AR.They don't bother the deer as they eat side by side. What we are after is more protecting the ground nesting birds in the spring by eliminating the population as much as possible. Yes they eat up the corn, but their long-term damage is with the birds like turkey, quail, pheasant, and other ground nesters.
Not sure whats happening. Went from 15-20 coons at the feeder the past several years to only 1-2 at most this year. Only difference I really see is the number of coyotes, they have exploded in numbers.
Hopefully the coyotes are taking them out, but at the same time they are decimating the small game population. It seems to be the cycle. Some years lots of small game and not many predators. Other years its exactly the opposite.
You must hunt near me. You're welcome.
Well that answered that question!
I'm still thinking @Okie4570 is correct. This was a big coon and they may not have wanted to tackle it.
