I went to let my dog out and he came face to face with a racoon. It wouldn't run, just brisled up and growled. I got the dog away from him and we went inside. I looked outside and the racoon was just kinda standing there swaying back and forth. It didn't leave so I went outside to scare it off. It saw me and still wouldn't leave, acted like it wanted to go in his doghouse.
I went back inside and got my bow because he seemed like he might be sick. I can't discharge a gun in our subdivision which is why I went with the bow. We back up to several large farms though and see animals often.
Anyway, he was still there and still acting very oddly so I shot him through the vitals. He started to roll around and growl. I waited util he got stil and put one in his head.
So now I have this dead racoon. I could throw him in a plastic bag, but the trash won't be here for a week. I guess I could haul him to a dumpster? Or, I could also just throw him out in the field for the coyotes and crows. I'm not sure if I should do that since he seemed sick.
Should I throw out my arrows I shot him with since he might have been carrying a disease?
Thanks,
Charlie