Trapping Raccoons

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TxShooter

Discussion Starter · Sep 30, 2012

I have two raccoons hunting my chickens in their coop at night, digging, trying to rip through the chicken wire.

I have a small animal trap but so far nothing, won't go in it.

I also have cats so I'm limited there as well.

What is the most efficient way to trap them?

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snakedog

· #2 · Sep 30, 2012

Havahart traps seem to be the standard among critter-getters. Live traps, so your cats should be safe. Raccoons can be bigger than you think, might try a bigger trap.

http://www.havahart.com/

Then there's coondogs if you don't mind missing some sleep.

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TxShooter

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 30, 2012

I have that style trap but they aren't taking it.

Anyone know how to construct leg traps?

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hobbles

· #4 · Sep 30, 2012

Mornin TXS,
I use these, and they work. I have caught 3 so far.
1, 2.
I still have more tho, 1 ,, 2.

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snakedog

· #5 · Sep 30, 2012

TXS said:
I have that style trap but they aren't taking it.

Anyone know how to construct leg traps?

I can't believe how expensive Havaharts are now. Up to $120 for the XL trap they recommend for large raccoons.

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TxShooter

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 1, 2012

hobbles said:
Mornin TXS,
I use these, and they work. I have caught 3 so far.
1, 2.
I still have more tho, 1 ,, 2.

What do you bait them with?

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hobbles

· #7 · Oct 1, 2012

Well. I was feedin corn to the deer and they keep eatin it all, so I tried the corn in the bowl in the trap,, and it worked. Good luck.

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Shooter

· #8 · Oct 3, 2012

Any updates? I'm waiting to hear of a success story.

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ronbonzo

· #9 · Oct 11, 2012

TXS said:
What do you bait them with?

Peanut butter! Works every time.

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Shooter

· #10 · Oct 11, 2012

I just spoke with him, he caught it!

Waiting for him to post some pics.

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