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General Schvantzkopf wrote:

My corn patch is surrounded by a wire fence but it hasn't kept the
raccoons out. I don't see any holes under the fence so I don't know how
they are getting in. Can raccoons climb wire fences?

They are excellent climbers!


I caught one last night in my trap and moved him to some conservation land
about 5 miles away. I've reset the trap and I fully expect to catch
several more, but from past experience it's pretty much impossible to make
a dent in the raccoon population. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

5 miles away is not far enough.

20 is about the minimum.

You'd do better just shooting them. Sorry. :-(

I had to deal with them and poultry. They are very, very prolific
critters.

Wildlife rescue taught me to stop them from climbing by using a high
fence, and attaching a 12" wide strip of flashing on the fence about 18"
to 24" up.
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