RE: Racoons in Backyard... Arrow them??
put out a bowl of anti-freeze......keep the pets that you like inside.....hope the coons die on someone elses property.....
you could also try filling a garbage can about 1/3 full of water, (maybe a little more) pour enough birdseed on top of the water that it looks solid, and then put a 2x4 ramp up to the top edge of the garbage can. just make sure the water is deeper than they can 'stand' in, but not high enough that they can claw their way out......works for chipmunks and squirrels on smaller scales also......