Depending on your location, may I suggest an air rifle to remove them. They are quiet & a lot less likely to go through your neighbors house if you miss. and you do NOT need a permit if you are on your own property. [Per the Mo Dept. of Conservation] A .22 cal air rifle works wonders. I have removed over 10 garden raiders from my neighbors & my garden areas so far this year. And I have counted over 10 bunnies just in my 2 1/2 acre backyard alone, not to mention how many squirrels, this year.
Great minds think alike. Hubby bought an air rifle this spring, and set up some practice targets. In addition to taking care of the bushy tailed raiders, he is teaching grand daughter gun safety and shooting.