In the'80's, when I started coon hunting, I'd borrow a old timers coon dogs. First yr, he asked me to live trap a small coon. Well, the first two were so big, they could hardly fit in the trap, lol. Next one was a smaller, and I found the trap 8' from where it was set. Can only imagine that...
Coons are smart, but one of the easiest critters to trap. A easy meal is their downfall. Especially if young. Client Had a family of em in his barn. Mom was huge and the youths were getting close to being booted out.
Caught 3 in 5 nights. Mom got caught on the 7th night.