My guess is that it is illegal to feed coons. Check it out. If it is, let F&G know about this and then you become the new food source. Thank me very much. ;-)

I wish it was that simple ratcacher. They are out of city limits and there is currently no
county ordinance against feeding coons.

I have been granted access to an adjoining vacant lot that also borders a pond. So, I now have some more options.

Crossroads, i am with you pal alot uf us have to find our own ways to do things some things may work for others and not work for you, i have a close friend who has taught me alot about trapping, but ive found that some times thing my own non-traditional way works better.. keep the faith good job.