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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2018, 12:47:19 PM » |
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first squirrels
now Racoons
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2018, 01:42:37 PM » |
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In answer to Evan's query-squirrels lotsa squirrels.  BUT on da udder hand I hope I iz wrong!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2018, 01:47:13 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2018, 04:11:44 PM » |
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Coyote urine. If that does not keep them out , Smith and Wesson will. Recipe to follow.
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2018, 06:56:57 PM » |
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Coyote urine. If that does not keep them out , Smith and Wesson will. Recipe to follow.
da prez Yes, but it's tricky getting into a position to hold a cup while the coyote is pissing.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2018, 07:28:06 PM » |
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Coyote urine. If that does not keep them out , Smith and Wesson will. Recipe to follow.
da prez Yes, but it's tricky getting into a position to hold a cup while the coyote is pissing. Wasn't sure who would post that but, I knew it was coming.... The task of slipping up on the coyotes while they are doing the deed is simple, the trick is not spilling the contents of the cup while you run for your life screaming at the top of your lungs.... An old sailor told me ya gotta be fast..... His wife indicated he was that. Although, I'm not sure how she meant that........  Rams |
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2018, 07:57:09 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2018, 05:07:15 AM » |
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Peanut butter in a Hav-a-Heart trap works great.
Warning, it tends to piss the Raccoon off and they try to wreck the trap and crap on everything.
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2018, 08:14:42 AM » |
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Around these parts they die of lead poisoning
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2018, 08:23:55 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2018, 08:40:06 AM » |
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I've got one of those big ass live traps if you want to borrow it. It has caught about 18 raccoons, a possum and 3 cats over the years.
Pete is right about them getting pissed off. They crap like there is no tomorrow and will shred anything that they can reach through the bars of the cage. Letting them out is pretty easy, though. They just seem to worry more about freedom than revenge at that point. I took everything caught (except the cats) to River Legacy Park and released them there. The cats, I just let 'em out and unsurprisingly, they never returned.
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2018, 11:04:00 AM » |
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Over the years, I relocated 10 or so raccoons from a big live trap. Ditto, the poor fellows rip up everything they can reach (and pulled out a number of their own claws/fingernails in the process) and crapped all over the place. Squirrels, birds and cats just sit there, raccoons never stop fighting. With other animals, I would cover the trap with a towel during transport (to keep them calm), with raccoons, there won't be a towel left when you arrive at the release location. All but one just ran off into the woods when released. One, ran about 20 feet then turned aorund and stood on his hind legs and growled and screeched at me. I don't speak racoon, but I'm pretty sure he was questioning my ancestry, and cussing me a blue streak. @#$#^%&* !!! We get reports of rabid raccoons, close by my house, every year. So I am always extra careful. It's always best to find and repair their entry point(s), before you start trapping them out. If there's a family of them (usually is), you can go to work trapping them outside the building right away. This would be disturbing.  We heard you had peanut butter. Give it up, and there won't be any trouble. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2018, 12:06:29 PM » |
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Great pictures and captions folks, Thanks for the LOL
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« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2018, 05:55:53 AM » |
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The coyote is the only natural predator of the racoon ( according to what I have read). Gander Mountain used to carry urine . A good alternative is non-sudsing ammonia. Spray it around the entry areas to warn the masked bandits. I had racoons in the trusses of my old house. I went up to the opposite end of where they were coming in and started spraying. drove them all out. Nailed sheet metal over the opening. Did a proper repair when they realized they were no longer wanted.
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« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2018, 01:05:37 PM » |
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I had been told by a rider who trapped them in his yard (along with the odd cat and skunk), and would relocate them to another area.
He mentioned that most likely they would be dead soon, as raccoons are territorial, and would fight to the death to defend their territory. The area he dropped them off at, was small, on an island.
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« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2018, 01:18:01 PM » |
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I had been told by a rider who trapped them in his yard (along with the odd cat and skunk), and would relocate them to another area.
He mentioned that most likely they would be dead soon, as raccoons are territorial, and would fight to the death to defend their territory. The area he dropped them off at, was small, on an island.
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« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2018, 01:47:14 PM » |
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I had been told by a rider who trapped them in his yard (along with the odd cat and skunk), and would relocate them to another area.
He mentioned that most likely they would be dead soon, as raccoons are territorial, and would fight to the death to defend their territory. The area he dropped them off at, was small, on an island.
If they are really territorial, how did I manage to catch 18 of them in one location? EBT cards......  . They knew where and how to use them, they net work..... Rams |
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« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2018, 03:09:36 PM » |
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I had been told by a rider who trapped them in his yard (along with the odd cat and skunk), and would relocate them to another area.
He mentioned that most likely they would be dead soon, as raccoons are territorial, and would fight to the death to defend their territory. The area he dropped them off at, was small, on an island.
If they are really territorial, how did I manage to catch 18 of them in one location? EBT cards...... . They knew where and how to use them, they net work..... Rams |
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« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2018, 04:11:18 PM » |
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I had been told by a rider who trapped them in his yard (along with the odd cat and skunk), and would relocate them to another area.
He mentioned that most likely they would be dead soon, as raccoons are territorial, and would fight to the death to defend their territory. The area he dropped them off at, was small, on an island.
If they are really territorial, how did I manage to catch 18 of them in one location? I did a quick search, found this. Raccoons are not territorial. Preferred terrain is forested, with ponds, lakes, marshes or streams. Seems he/I was wrong. I would have thought they where a "family" unit, but drop it off somewhere else and all is out the window. |
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« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2018, 10:41:35 AM » |
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I had been told by a rider who trapped them in his yard (along with the odd cat and skunk), and would relocate them to another area.
He mentioned that most likely they would be dead soon, as raccoons are territorial, and would fight to the death to defend their territory. The area he dropped them off at, was small, on an island.
If they are really territorial, how did I manage to catch 18 of them in one location? I did a quick search, found this. Raccoons are not territorial. Preferred terrain is forested, with ponds, lakes, marshes or streams. Seems he/I was wrong. I would have thought they where a "family" unit, but drop it off somewhere else and all is out the window. I feel better now. The park I put them in has a river running through it, is very forested and also has ponds and marshes. WooHoo! |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2018, 01:59:36 PM » |
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I was figuring on turning them loose at work...but HR may frown on that  |
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« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2018, 09:32:07 AM » |
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Security system notified me...I got him! Anybody need a pissed off raccoon?  I gotta go fetch him after work and relocate him. |
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« Reply #24 on: August 08, 2018, 09:46:18 AM » |
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Security system notified me...I got him! Anybody need a pissed off raccoon? I gotta go fetch him after work and relocate him. ...and a low glycemic index idea.... http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zracoon.html |
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« Reply #25 on: August 09, 2018, 05:26:43 AM » |
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Coyote urine. If that does not keep them out , Smith and Wesson will. Recipe to follow.
da prez Yes, but it's tricky getting into a position to hold a cup while the coyote is pissing. And on a slight tangent....  Some of the best bolt looseners I've ever used....very pricy though....  |
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« Reply #26 on: August 09, 2018, 05:32:31 AM » |
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Coyote urine. If that does not keep them out , Smith and Wesson will. Recipe to follow.
da prez Yes, but it's tricky getting into a position to hold a cup while the coyote is pissing. And on a slight tangent.... Some of the best bolt looseners I've ever used....very pricy though.... It's much cheaper if you milk them yourself. |
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« Reply #27 on: August 09, 2018, 08:04:43 AM » |
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*snort* You guys crack me up... I have no use or tolerance for a wild animal invading my space, but I have also had ZERO use for a dead raccoon at this time. Death wasn't necessary in this case. He was relocated to a wilderness area that he'll probably enjoy, but should he decide to head my direction again...well...there's a LOT of Texas, several highways, two cities, a couple rivers, and the like between me and him. If he makes it, I'll buy him a beer, then introduce him to Mr. 45acp. I've eaten a LOT of odd things...used to HAVE to hunt rabbit/squirrel and the like just to survive (I'm a white male, if you're "starving poor" there ain't no help for ya)...but I've never had raccoon. Wasn't interested. I buy my meat at the store now. I know how...but necessity breeds contempt...nowadays I simply don't like to butcher things... There's a Chinese buffet I like a couple towns over...I suppose I could have dropped him off there... Coonskin caps are a bit warm for Texas...even in the winter. Took me a while to get to him (turned out to be a juvenile male) as I was working in Dallas when he was captured, and this was in a hot area, so he got a drink before his relocation... https://youtu.be/eJ1aEINAq_AHe was more polite and ready to be turned loose after that.  |
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« Reply #28 on: August 09, 2018, 10:09:25 AM » |
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But wait! There's more! https://youtu.be/tEWQXTfJNYwSigh... |
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« Reply #29 on: August 09, 2018, 11:13:09 AM » |
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They tend to work in gangs. Be certain they don't have a gathering place in your attic. |
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« Reply #30 on: August 09, 2018, 12:21:02 PM » |
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When there are a bunch of raccoons together, they're collectively called “ some raccoons.” Just as a group of crows is called a “ murder of crows”, a group of deer is called a “ herd of deer,” a group of raccoons is called “ some raccoons"  |
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« Reply #31 on: August 09, 2018, 12:33:04 PM » |
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They tend to work in gangs. Be certain they don't have a gathering place in your attic. I didn't think so (not living here anyway), as they seem to keep a regular patrol schedule...twice a week around dusk...and if they had moved in I'd expect to see them more often... But ya never know...I'm actually unsure why they would keep coming by...there's no food or water accessible where they are able to get to... |
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« Reply #32 on: August 09, 2018, 12:34:33 PM » |
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When there are a bunch of raccoons together, they're collectively called “ some raccoons.” Just as a group of crows is called a “ murder of crows”, a group of deer is called a “ herd of deer,” a group of raccoons is called “ some raccoons" Heh heh...I've also seen a group of raccoons called a "gaze". I'm just gonna stick with "furry pains in the butt" |
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« Reply #33 on: August 09, 2018, 07:58:23 PM » |
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You mite want to consider removing your post about relocating the coon. If a Game Warden happens to read it you may get a visit and a ticket.
In the great state of Tennessee there is a law that says you can kill it, but you can not move it or relocate it. Check you state law. BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
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I will back up Rainmaker on hi 18. I have caught approx 55 in town at my place in the last 3 yrs. 42 in 1 1/2 mo. I'll tell you right out do not 2nd guess those critters. They are not all nice when caught, they will tear your trap to hell, they will escape. I watched 2 escape and one hit the door with such force from the middle of the cage that it was like watching a magic trick, it was a fast hit and he was out. That coon had the balls to run around the corner of the building then come back to the before I got to the cage and he stood right up to show me how big he was.
I've had to fortify 2 cages and toss one because it got to mangled.
If you need to catch a coon use marshmallows the size you'd cook over a fire and nothing else. If they don't take the bait then they did not come around that night. I cannot explain the attraction but its like somebody that cannot live with out drugs.
Squirrel's are easy, peanut butter they love, but be aware skunks will also go after peanut butter.
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« Reply #35 on: August 10, 2018, 06:37:21 AM » |
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You mite want to consider removing your post about relocating the coon. If a Game Warden happens to read it you may get a visit and a ticket.
In the great state of Tennessee there is a law that says you can kill it, but you can not move it or relocate it. Check you state law. BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
Clearly, it's all photoshopped an I never had a raccoon. Also I can't legally discharge a gun in the city limits and I don't want to do hand to hand combat with the thing... |
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« Reply #36 on: August 23, 2018, 11:47:05 AM » |
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Reinforcements have arrived...  TWO of 'em entered the trap, but didn't trigger it...apparently it needs some adjustment... |
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« Reply #37 on: August 23, 2018, 11:55:46 AM » |
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Dang ! You’ve got a full fledged invasion going on there. |
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« Reply #38 on: August 23, 2018, 12:02:47 PM » |
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That looks very similar to my traps. The trick is, the bait must be wedged into the floor trap/trigger, so force must be applied to get it out. Wary animals can be very delicate in taking the bait.
I wedged whole shell-on peanuts into the floor trap/trigger. If you want to add tuna or wet cat food for odor that's fine, but it's hard to wedge goop into the trigger.
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« Reply #39 on: August 24, 2018, 05:58:58 AM » |
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Coyote urine. If that does not keep them out , Smith and Wesson will. Recipe to follow.
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