Forums36
Topics40,944
Posts557,788
Members18,483
|
Most Online3,612 Jan 10th, 2023
|
|
9 members (Bill Cody, Snipe, Dave Davidson1, FishinRod, Bucyrus22B, Rangersedge, JPierson, MidwestCass, catscratch),
1,060
guests, and
194
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35
Administrator Lunker
|
OP
Administrator Lunker
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35 |
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.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,080 Likes: 1
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,080 Likes: 1 |
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!
Last edited by Bill D.; 03/27/15 10:09 AM.
Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,794 Likes: 68
Chairman, Pond Boss Legacy award; Moderator; field correspondent Lunker
|
Chairman, Pond Boss Legacy award; Moderator; field correspondent Lunker
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,794 Likes: 68 |
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.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35
Administrator Lunker
|
OP
Administrator Lunker
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35 |
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.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35
Administrator Lunker
|
OP
Administrator Lunker
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35 |
I recycled the carcass. It was a male and weighed 31 pounds! Glad I bought the XL trap.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,952 Likes: 184
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,952 Likes: 184 |
Dwight So you ate it? How was it
Pat
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
|
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3 |
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.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14
Ambassador Lunker
|
Ambassador Lunker
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14 |
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? PB answer: It depends.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,952 Likes: 184
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,952 Likes: 184 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14
Ambassador Lunker
|
Ambassador Lunker
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14 |
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.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,080 Likes: 1
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,080 Likes: 1 |
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!
Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 275
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 275 |
Marshmallows are good bait. Coons love them but cats don't.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 13,740 Likes: 293
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 13,740 Likes: 293 |
Dwight So you ate it? How was it
Pat Haha!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
|
Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3 |
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 ....
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,080 Likes: 1
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,080 Likes: 1 |
Go for it man. Now if it was young groundhog for dinner, I would pull up a chair!
Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14
Ambassador Lunker
|
Ambassador Lunker
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14 |
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? PB answer: It depends.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,952 Likes: 184
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,952 Likes: 184 |
I'll just stick to my wild pigs and maybe an Hoover Hog or two!
Bill do you like Hoover Hogs?
Last edited by Pat Williamson; 03/27/15 09:02 PM.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,692
Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker
|
Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,692 |
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
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14
Ambassador Lunker
|
Ambassador Lunker
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14 |
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 Okay, but when the alien overlords return and obliterate all earthly technology you're gonna' get awful hungry!
"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.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,692
Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker
|
Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,692 |
Not me I'm no stranger to violating the RoHS Compliance.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35
Administrator Lunker
|
OP
Administrator Lunker
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35 |
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?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14
Ambassador Lunker
|
Ambassador Lunker
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,979 Likes: 14 |
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.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,668 Likes: 57
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,668 Likes: 57 |
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
Tracy
Last edited by TGW1; 03/29/15 07:33 AM. Reason: spelling
Do not judge me by the politicians in my City, State or Federal Government.
Tracy
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35
Administrator Lunker
|
OP
Administrator Lunker
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,713 Likes: 35 |
I use a 22 long target load. At a range of six inches it doesn't matter much......
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,655 Likes: 1
Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,655 Likes: 1 |
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.
"I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they've come up with so far." � Neil Simon,
|
|
|
Moderated by Bill Cody, Bruce Condello, catmandoo, Chris Steelman, Dave Davidson1, esshup, ewest, FireIsHot, Omaha, Sunil, teehjaeh57
|
|