>The neighbors are kind folk, but their idea of having a >garden in the back yard (suburbia) doesn't include me >in full cammie-gear sneaking about with blooodlust on >me mind. If it were me (thankfully, it's not...yet) I would: Chamber a .22 LR subsonic. These make a surprisingly small pop, similar to a firecracker or car backfiring. A convenient plane overhead or trash truck passing by helps. Take the high ground. A tree stand, rooftop or nearby book depository... whatever is handy. This helps keep you out of sight, can muffle/deflect what little bang there is, and, most importantly, the downward flight path means the bullet ends up in the varmint or the ground... not ricocheting around the neighborhood. Celebrate the fatal event with your favorite adult beverage... after the gunplay, of course. And remember the words of Bobby DeNiro in "The Deer Hunter", "One shot... everything else is...", well, you know... Scott... hopin' I haven't offended... KCK