New target!

I was reading another forum and found a current thread talking about raccoons getting into bird feeders. I thought, hmm.., I wonder if they are getting knocked down from squirrels or? So I went downstairs and turned on the back porch light...
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Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared so he got away... this time.
 
I was reading another forum and found a current thread talking about raccoons getting into bird feeders. I thought, hmm.., I wonder if they are getting knocked down from squirrels or? So I went downstairs and turned on the back porch light...
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Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared so he got away... this time.
Never check for "bandits" unarmed !!
 
What's your setup? If you hunt it at night will you use a red light? I have some racoons that come on the deck at night but not sure how to set up for them. A trap would be easier but takes the fun out of it..
There are deck lights above which didn't spook him and there is a convenient window available in my shop off axis from the bird feeders. It will be about a 12 yard shot. I just need to set up about 10PM when he shows up for supper. I'll be using a Gamo Viper 22. I recently started the search for a Daystate Huntsman Revere 22. I am about 95% certain on the Revere but haven't decided new or used yet.
 
There are deck lights above which didn't spook him and there is a convenient window available in my shop off axis from the bird feeders. It will be about a 12 yard shot. I just need to set up about 10PM when he shows up for supper. I'll be using a Gamo Viper 22. I recently started the search for a Daystate Huntsman Revere 22. I am about 95% certain on the Revere but haven't decided new or used yet.
Revere 22 excellent !!