I HATE RACCOONS !!!

[ToddsPoint]

This is one reason why there are so many coons. No one trapping them, no one to buy the fur.

 

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[Gare]

I’ve heard canned cat food is really good bait, as well as sardines.

But I also have barn cats

 

[Gare]

Well todays report ZERO COONS and ONE Opossum Maybe there thinned out for a while

 

[DizzyDigger]

Skinning and processing raccoon hides can be rather labor intensive. Raccoons hides are generally very greasy, and time on the fleshing beam is required. Any trapper trying to make a buck wants to spend less time in the fur shed and more time maintaining and extending his lines.

All that hard work don't mean bupkis if ya don't have any buyers. These days I'd think most trappers would be better off sending all those hides into the tannery, and then spend the off-season crafting them into hats, gloves, etc. and selling them to the public.

 

[fistfulladirt]

Skinning and processing raccoon hides can be rather labor intensive. Raccoons hides are generally very greasy, and time on the fleshing beam is required. Any trapper trying to make a buck wants to spend less time in the fur shed and more time maintaining and extending his lines.

All that hard work don't mean bupkis if ya don't have any buyers. These days I'd think most trappers would be better off sending all those hides into the tannery, and then spend the off-season crafting them into hats, gloves, etc. and selling them to the public.

I do some hobby tanning and you’re right, ‘coon are greasy buggers and not easy to tan unless you get it right.

 

[Gare]

Number 12 this morning

 

[Sir_Duck]

Could probably set up some bait in the yard and have a little target practice one night.

 

[DigToChina]

I’ve had good success with pepperoni slices 🤷🏻‍♂️. They’re also smart buggers who figure out that if they step on the paddle, the trap springs so they step over. A piece of cardboard that goes from the back of the trap and sits on the paddle will fix that though.

 

[Gare]

ZERO Critters today !! YEA !!!!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

But I also have barn cats

THAT is why I am very reluctant to set leg hold traps or set out poison. Live traps at least give you the option to release the "bycatch" unharmed.

 

[DizzyDigger]

THAT is why I am very reluctant to set leg hold traps or set out poison. Live traps at least give you the option to release the "bycatch" unharmed.

Poison should never be an option, even for mice. I've watched animals die from poisoning, and it is the most cruel, torturous, inhumane death an animal can have.

There are a number of effective dog-proof coon traps on the market, and you will find they are more efficient than regular foot-hold traps.

Here's one of the local moms grabbing a drink on my porch. As you can see, Luci (my cat) isn't the least bit concerned. I've never, not once in over ten years, had a coon act aggressive towards one of my cats. If they did, their life would end immediately.

 

[fistfulladirt]

THAT is why I am very reluctant to set leg hold traps or set out poison. Live traps at least give you the option to release the "bycatch" unharmed.

I’ve removed cats from offset laminated-jaw legholds, and they run away, usually unharmed. Poison however I would never use.

 

[Gare]

I caught another raccoon last night
The coons do not run away from a 22 bullet either

 

[pepperj]

I caught another raccoon last night
The coons do not run away from a 22 bullet either

Your issue with the coons is waining off, but still an issue. The hay in the barn would be ruined along with if they defecate on any leather gear for the horses.

Yesterday I had to take out a large male Porcupine, strike 3 it's out. Got a call from the Mrs that it was in the large tree above the coop enclosure. We had our sick hen below in the area, and there's no reason for this prickly devil to be hanging around in the first place.

We've had to keep the dog on the leash, couldn't run loose in the yard even with this porcupine walking around on the road, through the yard.
I never take pleasure in downing an animal, as this, basically harmless in nature, but a huge expense to the owners of a dog or other friendly pets that walk up to one.
Coons the same, go live over by the pond, or creek, stay out of the coop/berry patch and we get along in harmony.

The Fox hasn't made a showing this year, must of moved on or passed from old age. I graced it a few times for taking one of our chickens, as it had kits and need to feed was just there.
So 750ft of 8 foot chicken wire fencing for that fix.

There's no real good solution in this problem, and to one's post up slurs that onother enjoys killing animals.
( Kind of reminds me of a vegan going to a burger joint and bitching about the menu choices)
READ THE POST HEADER

I HATE RACCOONS !!!​

Seriously did you think it was to show pretty pictures of coons?
Sorry state that is when they have no understanding in what another animal will do to another, spreading diseases through fecal matter, killing a whole flock just because they can.

 

[creskol]

Your issue with the coons is waining off, but still an issue. The hay in the barn would be ruined along with if they defecate on any leather gear for the horses.

Yesterday I had to take out a large male Porcupine, strike 3 it's out. Got a call from the Mrs that it was in the large tree above the coop enclosure. We had our sick hen below in the area, and there's no reason for this prickly devil to be hanging around in the first place.

We've had to keep the dog on the leash, couldn't run loose in the yard even with this porcupine walking around on the road, through the yard.
I never take pleasure in downing an animal, as this, basically harmless in nature, but a huge expense to the owners of a dog or other friendly pets that walk up to one.
Coons the same, go live over by the pond, or creek, stay out of the coop/berry patch and we get along in harmony.

The Fox hasn't made a showing this year, must of moved on or passed from old age. I graced it a few times for taking one of our chickens, as it had kits and need to feed was just there.
So 750ft of 8 foot chicken wire fencing for that fix.

There's no real good solution in this problem, and to one's post up slurs that onother enjoys killing animals.
( Kind of reminds me of a vegan going to a burger joint and bitching about the menu choices)
READ THE POST HEADER

I HATE RACCOONS !!!​

Seriously did you think it was to show pretty pictures of coons?
Sorry state that is when they have no understanding in what another animal will do to another, spreading diseases through fecal matter, killing a whole flock just because they can.

In case you are ignorant on the lyrics, that came from Alice's Restaurant. Ever heard of the term "being facetious?" ..or, do you just like to stir the pot?

 

[pepperj]

In case you are ignorant on the lyrics, that came from Alice's Restaurant. Ever heard of the term "being facetious?" ..or, do you just like to stir the pot?

Was this pointed at you?

No it was in general overall statement.

The world doesn't revolve around you-remember that.

Really what is "Alice's restaurant" anyways?
Just another slight on a member-then another disclaimer "Oh I didn't mean that-it was this"
Just sad-
" I want to kill. I mean, I wanna, I Wanna kill. Kill. I wanna, I wanna see, I wanna see blood and gore and Guts and veins in my teeth. Eat dead burnt bodies. I mean kill, Kill, KILL, KILL."

I would rather say what I really think of you in a PM, but a snivelling to the Mods would happen probably.

You have "TRIED" to engage me for the past month on the forum and I haven't responded.
So just Ignore me as I will you.
Like I stated in the Political section-I don't agree with your outlook on how children are being treated in this new world.
At that I'm done with your silly crap.

 

[DizzyDigger]

I caught another raccoon last night
The coons do not run away from a 22 bullet either

This I understand..done it many a time.

As I've said; sometimes the thing that we have to do is the last thing in the world we want to do. After taking so many animal lives I began to ask myself, before I pulled the trigger, if there was any other workable solution that did not involve terminating a life.

Pepper: I've always considered a porcupine as a go-to survival food for those lost in the woods. They're slow, if put on their back are quite easy to kill, and are a great source of meat protein. For that reason I've always left them alone.

Did have to release a couple from very strong #2 coil spring traps, and it's absolutely no picnic. Damn things haven't got enough neck to get a snare pole around, and if ya give them a chance they'll slap the schnitz out of you with those tail spines. It was a dogfight, but in the end they waddled away...pissed off, but seemingly unharmed.

 

[creskol]

Was this pointed at you?

No it was in general overall statement.

The world doesn't revolve around you-remember that.

Really what is "Alice's restaurant" anyways?
Just another slight on a member-then another disclaimer "Oh I didn't mean that-it was this"
Just sad-
" I want to kill. I mean, I wanna, I Wanna kill. Kill. I wanna, I wanna see, I wanna see blood and gore and Guts and veins in my teeth. Eat dead burnt bodies. I mean kill, Kill, KILL, KILL."

I would rather say what I really think of you in a PM, but a snivelling to the Mods would happen probably.

You have "TRIED" to engage me for the past month on the forum and I haven't responded.
So just Ignore me as I will you.
Like I stated in the Political section-I don't agree with your outlook on how children are being treated in this new world.
At that I'm done with your silly crap.

This brings to mind another line, this time from Gone With the Wind, in which Clark Gable said, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" only in this case it should say,"Frankly, pepperj, I don't give a damn" what you think about me.

 

[bartholomewroberts]

Had another one come by 2 nights ago.. That one did not make it either....22 does a fast, clean job

Micheal

 

[pepperj]

Quite impressed with the impact of these new ones that I got.