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Raccoons are highly adaptable and can live in urban areas, making them a frequent visitor to residential neighborhoods. Another common nuisance animal in Ohio is the skunk. These creatures emit a strong odor when they feel threatened, which can be a major annoyance for homeowners.

Properly licensed hunters may use an air rifle to shoot rabbits, squirrels, grouse, ground hogs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, pheasants, and crows.

Nuisance groundhogs can be live-trapped and relocated with permission of the landowner. If you choose not to relocate the groundhog, they can either be released on-site where the animal was originally trapped or you may humanely kill it. Refer to the American Veterinary Medical Association for guidelines on euthanasia.