I can't watch that movie anymore. I have seen it too many times. It is painful. My sister, however, watches 24 hours of it on Christmas and feels the need to make the trip to Cleveland to see the actual Christmas Story house that was in the movie and pick on the tour guide (who played Randy in the movie) every time she comes up to visit us.
I completely agree with the black claw traps (used them and love them) and also try glue traps. Bait with pb and maybe some bird or other small animal food.