You should first check the local laws about night hunting. I've noticed more people out west hunting yotes' during daylight with scoped rifles. I could use a rifle here too but I'm usually hunting thick brushlots, woodlands and cut cornfields. I'm sure if you were coordinated enough you could illuminate their eyes, sight them in your scope, judge the distance, make sure your target isn't behind a weed or twig that'll deflect your shot and THWACK! It's tough buisness when all you can see are their eyes and usually they arent just standing there broadside! Give it a try. We cant use rimfire rifles here til' after deer season. Good Hunting!!