"B. Joshua Rosen" wrote in message
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During the 1980s I trapped and relocated 50 raccoons and it did me no good
whatsoever, either they were finding their way back or others were taking
their place.

If that's true, then it's bad news for me, it means I'll have to give up
gardening
or fence my garden. Fencing will be a major hassle and expense.

I moved them 10 miles away to the other side of a major river

I've moved a woodchuck to the other side of the Tennesee river.
No way he's coming back.

Eventually I gave up

If I give up, that means no more beans, brocolli, cabbage, and okra for
starters.

BTW I
wouldn't set a trap today, there is a major rabies epidemic among
raccoons, you don't want to go anywhere near them.

Well, it's impossible for them to bite while in the cage. If one
does attack, I suppose I'll be looking forward to the series
of rabies injections.