Remove Raccoons?

[LanceS4803]

I finally have turkeys on my property, but also lots of raccoons. They are on every trail cam I have, every night.
My first thought is to reduce/relocate their numbers before turkey breeding season to give the hens a better chance. But, I read this article from NWTF that says it doesn't make that much difference if you have good habitat.
http://www.nwtf.org/conservation/article/wild-turkeys-predators-problem

Any thoughts on how to proceed?

 

[Setterman]

It makes no difference. Good weather and good habitat overcome. The issue is that for every one you kill your neighbors have many times more than that ready to move in

 

[woodsman04]

I agree that good habitat trumps all, but fewer nest raiders means better nesting success.


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[MickThompson]

Habitat 1st then trap in season. Don't relocate, it's illegal and they will just eat nests down the road.


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[2in1shot]

Do not relocate them. Kill every one you can, every chance you get. It will make a difference in how many nests get busted up.

 

[Boll Weevil]

Kill every one you can, every chance you get.

Especially immediately adjacent to known nesting habitat...coons, possums, skunks, armadillos.

Every. Last. One.

 

[knightrider]

It certainly makes a difference, learn how to trap!!!

 

[Goodtimekiller]

It has made a difference on my farm and i can say that because i see 1/10 of what i saw 2 years ago (coons) on my trail cameras at my trough feeders and last year had the best polt season ever.


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[pressfit]

I don't give any nest robbers a break.. whether it's baby opossums or adult coyotes... I'd much rather see a turkey in my yard as a turkey egg sucker...

 

[Shanman]

Good benefit to practicing predator control on your property, you just have to keep at it year round, there's always one waiting to feel the void after one is removed.