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#405653 03/27/15 09:39 AM
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Picked up one of those humane catch and release traps for raccoon, opossum and ground hog.

I setup the trap and baited it with cat food. In rapid succession each of our three "outsider" cats were trapped, one at a time. The outsiders aren't interested in the trap any longer. In fact, they give it a wide berth.

Following cat training the trap was reset (around dusk). A few minutes later I looked out the window and saw a big fat raccoon (they eat a lot of cat food so they are large.). It smelled the food from three sides of the trap and then walked in and was trapped. I released that raccoon to coon heaven.....

I have security camera video of 5 raccoon munching on cat food left out on the patio. So, there is more work to do.


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I really like live traps. They have really worked great for me and are a lot more forgiving on the family cat than a 220 conibear!

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Coons will wise up in a hurry. Mine learned how to trigger the door, then reach in and grab the food. I kept seeing empty traps with no food left, phantom coons.

So, I staked the trap with rebar to the ground to keep them from rocking the cage and triggering door.

I covered the back 1/3 of cage with 1/2" hardware cloth to prevent them reach into cage for food.

These modifications worked, so far.


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What trap and you using TJ?

Mine is a Havahart 1081. If they trip the door from the outside, they couldn't get to the food because the door is shut.


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I recycled the carcass. It was a male and weighed 31 pounds! Glad I bought the XL trap.


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I have several traps like that, ranging from skunk/squirrel size to fat raccoon size. When I bought the last one, the perky young lady at the checkout counter congratulated me on getting a humane trap. She said that I could then take it out to the country and let it lose.

I let her know, rather sternly, that the raccoons I was trapping probably got to my farm that way.

After "dispatching" one in the trap that died of sudden lead poisoning, I threw it on the backside of my dam. By the time I got back to the house, the vultures were already enjoying it.


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I think a young raccoon might prevent me from starving to death, but a 31 lber? I'd rather eat the trap.


"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
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That good Sparkie?

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Originally Posted By: Pat Williamson
That good Sparkie?

Mmmm


Since it's almost suppertime and I have a smidgeon of decency left about me, I will refrain from trying to describe the smell while cooking.


"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.
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I tried some of a young one an old neighbor lady cooked when I was growing up. IIRC It's an oily meat. Never had a big desire to try it again! sick


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Marshmallows are good bait. Coons love them but cats don't.

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Originally Posted By: Pat Williamson
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Haha!!!!!!!!!!!!


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They really aren't bad if prepared properly, and if they are fairly young - probably 7 to 10 pounds.

There are two absolutes when cooking coons. One is removing the scent glands, just like with a squirrel. After skinning you will find four of them. Two are under the front arms, and the other two at the top of the hind legs. Once it has been gutted, it is best to quarter it so you can remove every last bit of fat, which is the other absolute.

Then it needs to be brined or marinated for about two days. Alternatively, I prefer to par boil it in a pot of water. Twice for about 15 minutes, each in clean water is the best. Then you can fix it just like squirrel or rabbit. It can be grilled, dusted with flour or battered and fried, stewed, etc.


I've gotten old and lazy and haven't done one in a long time. But, with spring coming on ....


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Go for it man. Now if it was young groundhog for dinner, I would pull up a chair! smile


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Strong second on Ken's advice regarding the scent glands and fatty tissue.

Strong second.


"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
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I'll just stick to my wild pigs and maybe an Hoover Hog or two!

Bill do you like Hoover Hogs?

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My preferred method of obtaining meat is to somehow contact the local butcher. This new telephony thing is quite wonderful and makes it so much easier. I hear that this guy named Gore has invented an alternate method to contact your local butcher. Not sure how that's going to pan out, but it's quite possible there may be greater detail and understanding when you place the order. I think they have eliminated writing stuff down. That caused quite a bit of confusion dealing with the shorthand x method. I'll give it a try wink

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Originally Posted By: JKB
My preferred method of obtaining meat is to somehow contact the local butcher. This new telephony thing is quite wonderful and makes it so much easier. I hear that this guy named Gore has invented an alternate method to contact your local butcher. Not sure how that's going to pan out, but it's quite possible there may be greater detail and understanding when you place the order. I think they have eliminated writing stuff down. That caused quite a bit of confusion dealing with the shorthand x method. I'll give it a try wink


Okay, but when the alien overlords return and obliterate all earthly technology you're gonna' get awful hungry! grin wink


"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.
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Not me laugh I'm no stranger to violating the RoHS Compliance. wink

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Got another one; only 24 pounds and female. I haven't tried eating one and probably never will.

I thought the whole purpose of the catch and release traps is to save on bullets. Am I in error?


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I don't think of them in terms of catch and release, rather it's a case of catch and hold em' still. So, by allowing for a more accurate shot placement, you probably are saving ammunition.


"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.
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My son has spent the last few weeks getting set up with bee hives. Attended meetings and etc so he does it the right way. But a skunk or coon took out one of the hives night before last and now he is out for revenge. Set up elec fencing, we already have several on hand and he set out traps, we should know what hit his hives and bees. I am thinking the animal will meet up with a 22 mag shortly. We have a few blk bears in E Texas and I know they will tear up feeders and bee hives, but I think most likely a skunk

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I use a 22 long target load. At a range of six inches it doesn't matter much......


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I have a friend who lives nearby who trains coon dogs and hunts coons. When I catch one I call him and he comes and gets it. Uses it for training purposes. He has even taken dead ones and he creates scent trails for tracking.


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