I caught a raccoon & another & another ***GRAPHIC PICS*** pic heavy

[keirys]

We are gonna get the second coon tonight... I might invite my cousins/ maybe uncle over to come an shoot one

Can I join ya?!?! I come with my own equipment

 

[keirys]

MUAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHA I found him!

Look at that shot! THe arrow got so tangled up in the swamp veins that he did not go to far! We just found him about 10 min ago... It can be hard to walk though swamp veins

WOW nice shot

 

[keirys]

Yeah, this is the 2nd one that got away. Last year I trapped one right by the coop and he escaped. That's why we had to 'repair' The trap. I caught the action on a trail cam back then & was totally floored at what I saw! Wish I still had the pics - they got scrubbed when laptop went in for service.

Will definitely back that sucker up against something solid. Brace the sides too. That one coon might be trap shy now, but I can always try for another coon. Will place it somewhere new. No doubt there's more out there!

Dukes dog proof trap!!!! It has never failed me cheaper than the live traps too. I chain mine to a post with a bike chain.

I'm finding it a little disturbing that I'm enjoying this thread so much. I do a little jig when I hear one of you got another coon. I've only gotten 2, plus one mama possum (that had 3 babies in her pouch) - so each of us is doing our part to put a tiny dent in this "pest" infestation we all have. Go Y'ALL!!!!!

Nothing disturbing about protecting your babies.

Wow! It's great to have some support for hunting varmints that are a threat to our poultry!

Don't be disturbed, (I used to feel weird about it, being a woman) hunting runs in the blood of our distant ancestors. It's natural, but I think we have been conditioned otherwise with the growth of industry & factory farming. Those who live in the country & have livestock, know its either them (varmints), or their stock. It's up to each of us how we choose to deal with it. I don't think hunting is wrong & I don't think Fort Knox style poultry keeping is wrong either. We all have our own comfort zones. I used to be squeamish about guns & hunting, but since moving out here & raising chickens, I feel I've evolved. (I'm sure others might think I've gone primal!) It's all a matter of practicality for me now. In some ways I do feel bad for the animal I have to shoot, but I know I would feel worse if it got any of my birds. It's not blood-lust when we cheer each other on, it's in knowing we support each other to get the job done & done well. I take pride in getting that shot that helps the animal reach death quickly with a minimum of suffering. I don't think I know a single hunter who would enjoy watching any animal suffer. I would not place myself on the same level as someone who would, that's for sure!

Sorry for the ramble - sometimes I feel the need to justify what I do & hope others learn to be more understanding if they don't agree.

After then coon ate my chickens I was excited about killing them . Now its become a chore, I dont enjoy it but I know my little flock is safe.

 

[keirys]

Aw yeah!!! Awesome shot! Good going redneck!

We appreciate the pic & the effort it took to get it! I've got a better setup for my coon tonite. Do coons like beef soup bones? I'm out of sardines. Still got mini marshmallows, but he might be wise to it. Might be wise on the trap too, but maybe a buddy will come along.

I use cat food its worked great so far, Redneck is right dog food works too. Do you still have the sardine can or an empty soup can just put marshmallows in it.

 

[redneck farmer]

Can I join ya?!?! I come with my own equipment

Hahahahahah well change in plans cousins can't come but I'm letting my brother do the job. He has a little different approach of attack... See.we have on of them trail camera that sends whatever it takes a picture of to my fathers phone .. So when his phone goes off my brother will sneak up an shoot it

WOW nice shot

Thanks!!!!!

I use cat food its worked great so far, Redneck is right dog food works too. Do you still have the sardine can or an empty soup can just put marshmallows in it.

Ill tell you what combos work the best EX: dog food an water! Another thing about the cat food is when I use car food I put saltwater, an bread crumbs (the cat food needs to be that fancy kind that comes wet an in a can... It works great!)

 

[Shellz]

You know, I think it helps if you make it look like you dragged a leaking garbage bag to the trap. That's what I did with the mini marshies. It was recycle day & I threw out the sardine can. I think I'll get a coon tonight though.

Ok, I admit it. Getting excited about trapping a coon! Maybe I'll check it at midnight & use my crossbow on it. I must say though, it is more sporting to nail them when they don't expect it like redneck did. I'm too old to be waiting up for the buggers though!

 

[keirys]

You know, I think it helps if you make it look like you dragged a leaking garbage bag to the trap. That's what I did with the mini marshies. It was recycle day & I threw out the sardine can. I think I'll get a coon tonight though.

Ok, I admit it. Getting excited about trapping a coon! Maybe I'll check it at midnight & use my crossbow on it. I must say though, it is more sporting to nail them when they don't expect it like redneck did. I'm too old to be waiting up for the buggers though!

cant wait to see pics. I just re-baited my trap !

 

[redneck farmer]

You know, I think it helps if you make it look like you dragged a leaking garbage bag to the trap. That's what I did with the mini marshies. It was recycle day & I threw out the sardine can. I think I'll get a coon tonight though.

Ok, I admit it. Getting excited about trapping a coon! Maybe I'll check it at midnight & use my crossbow on it. I must say though, it is more sporting to nail them when they don't expect it like redneck did. I'm too old to be waiting up for the buggers though!

Hey waiting around for coon is nothin. You wanna know how long I was in the stand... 3 mintues. This post right here-

Well I'm sitting in a tree over my coop with my bow... My dad put out dog food so when it comes I will shoot it as it eats the dog food... I will keep you posted.. O MY GOSH HE JUST SHOWED UP

An that post took 1 min an 30 sec to type.. The other 1:30 was spent standing aiming an shooting!

 

[keirys]

Hey waiting around for coon is nothin. You wanna know how long I was in the stand... 3 mintues. This post right here-

An that post took 1 min an 30 sec to type.. The other 1:30 was spent standing aiming an shooting!

Waiting for the chickens to go inside takes longer

 

[Shellz]

That's right redneck. I forgot how quick you got him to come. Mine won't come until I've gone to bed. In any case, dog food was eaten on the way to the trap, but it wasn't tripped. Darn, wish I'd set it up this way to begin with! I'll try a little cheap canned salmon. Put some on top of that bone.

I'm on lockdown today with my hatching eggs. Hope to see some rocking going on soon!