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In the last 7 days I have trapped and released 3 racoon.
This is a photo of the one caught last night (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire013.jpg) It was released 2 min. after his photo session. "Born Free" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've trapped them in my little greenhouse. I have not made any attempt to close the opening where they are coming in. My intent is to trap and relocate as many as I can by the end of this week before I leave for vaction. My cat lives in the greenhouse and is not willing to share any of his space with the coons.
I relocate them at the county Forest Preserve 2 miles from my place, There are some nice hiking trails in the preserve for the locals to view the animals and the wildflowers. These are some wildflowers that are growing where the release took place. Woodland Phlox (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire015.jpg)and Shooting Stars (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire024.jpg)
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spittinpigeon
05-07-2007, 13:25
Awww, I had a baby coon once.
Dances with Mice
05-07-2007, 13:46
Waste not (http://wildgamerecipes.org/rac1a.html), want not (http://wildgamerecipes.org/rac4a.html).
By the way, that second recipe? The one that starts out "Clean and Wash Raccoon"? Don't get soap in their eyes when you do, it makes an already difficult process a whole lot harder.
Rhino-lfl
05-07-2007, 15:49
Waste not (http://wildgamerecipes.org/rac1a.html), want not (http://wildgamerecipes.org/rac4a.html).
By the way, that second recipe? The one that starts out "Clean and Wash Raccoon"? Don't get soap in their eyes when you do, it makes an already difficult process a whole lot harder.
Ha ha, a good coon is a dead coon. Take that however you like.
Toolshed
05-07-2007, 16:09
I relocate them at the county Forest Preserve 2 miles from my place, There are some nice hiking trails in the preserve for the locals to view the animals and the wildflowers. These are some wildflowers that are growing where the release took place.
2 miles isn't enough. He is probably back within 2-3 hours of dropping him off. Therefore you might be catching the same one.
I had this happen with a commercial sauerkraut canning account once. they were getting ready for fall cabbage and had a problem with a coon at the factory. I came down and setup a Havahart and gave the maintenance guy (Joe) the drill on setting up the trap and baiting it.
I stopped by on my normal route stop about 3 weeks later and asked Joe how he made out. He told me he had already caught 8-9 coons. I was surprised as there was nothing in the area to support a population of that many coons, as far away as they were from forests, hedgerows and the like.
He said "Nope" he keeps catching big raccoons. I then asked him where he takes them. He proudly pointed to a patch of woods about a mile away and said, "I take'em way over there and let'em go in the woods."
After I got done laughing I explained the damn coon was smart enough to figure out he could get a free apple each day if he didn't mind binding his time a trap for 5-6 hours per day. :D
seriously 2 miles is much to close - try 10 or 15 miles and release them in a wooded area, preferable near a stream (streams make it easier for them to forage for food).
Nightwalker
05-07-2007, 16:38
Ha ha, a good coon is a dead coon. Take that however you like.
I thought all y'all fellers lived down here. "Coon-hunters", indeed. :(
leeki pole
05-07-2007, 17:02
And I can find y'all a $10,000 bluetick to tree them dudes:)
Sorry, my mistake.:o I thought this thread was about a cool relocation. Never mind!:D
Shooting Stars (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire024.jpg)
Toadshade behind the shooting stars.
Watch the rabies thing. Scratches, bodily fluids, etc.
Is that Phlox earlier than usual?
Is that Phlox earlier than usual?
It's been blooming for at least a week by my front door. I don't have data to support my position, but I don't think it's any earlier than usual. Quite fragrant too -- at least the cultivar I planted.
The earliest spring ephemerals dropped their petals long ago here in eastern Pennsylvania. We're in what might be called the second wave now. Columbine, bleeding heart, goldstar, mountain pink, dwarf crested iris and violets of all sorts.
You no doubt have serviceberry trees in your area. They're done flowering here.
2 miles isn't enough. He is probably back within 2-3 hours of dropping him off. Therefore you might be catching the same one.
I had this happen with a commercial sauerkraut canning account once. they were getting ready for fall cabbage and had a problem with a coon at the factory. I came down and setup a Havahart and gave the maintenance guy (Joe) the drill on setting up the trap and baiting it.
I stopped by on my normal route stop about 3 weeks later and asked Joe how he made out. He told me he had already caught 8-9 coons. I was surprised as there was nothing in the area to support a population of that many coons, as far away as they were from forests, hedgerows and the like.
He said "Nope" he keeps catching big raccoons. I then asked him where he takes them. He proudly pointed to a patch of woods about a mile away and said, "I take'em way over there and let'em go in the woods."
After I got done laughing I explained the damn coon was smart enough to figure out he could get a free apple each day if he didn't mind binding his time a trap for 5-6 hours per day. :D
seriously 2 miles is much to close - try 10 or 15 miles and release them in a wooded area, preferable near a stream (streams make it easier for them to forage for food).
The next one I catch will be marked so I can ID him if he returns:D They were released within 25 feet of a creek.
leeki poleAnd I can find y'all a $10,000 bluetick to tree them dudes:)
Yikes!!!!!!!! are they injected with titanium? Why the high price?
Shades of GrayQuote:
Originally Posted by zelph http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=360343#post360343)
Shooting Stars (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire024.jpg)
Toadshade behind the shooting stars.
In this area/woodland they are a special deep crimson red, awesome.
mudheadWatch the rabies thing. Scratches, bodily fluids, etc.
Is that Phlox earlier than usual?
Everything in this area is 2 weeks late because of unusual hard freeze days this spring.
Shades of GrayQuote:
Originally Posted by mudhead http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=360515#post360515)
Is that Phlox earlier than usual?
It's been blooming for at least a week by my front door. I don't have data to support my position, but I don't think it's any earlier than usual. Quite fragrant too -- at least the cultivar I planted.
The earliest spring ephemerals dropped their petals long ago here in eastern Pennsylvania. We're in what might be called the second wave now. Columbine, bleeding heart, goldstar, mountain pink, dwarf crested iris and violets of all sorts.
You no doubt have serviceberry trees in your area. They're done flowering here.
Everything here is blossoming big time. Everyday I spend some time in this particulare old growth woodland watching the progression of the bloom. Serviceberry are in blossom also wild plum and Tulip Poplar.
hammock engineer
05-07-2007, 23:08
You probibly already know this but they can be very mean, especially when cornered or caged. I would be very careful with handling the trap and releasing them. I used to deal when them when I was younger. Definitly not cute and cuddlely.
I agree with releasing them farther away. If anything else to not pass the problem animal onto another person. He has linked people with food, which is hard to break. Farther away and if possible away from people would be best.
You probibly already know this but they can be very mean, especially when cornered or caged. I would be very careful with handling the trap and releasing them. I used to deal when them when I was younger. Definitly not cute and cuddlely.
I agree with releasing them farther away. If anything else to not pass the problem animal onto another person. He has linked people with food, which is hard to break. Farther away and if possible away from people would be best.
I have the ultimate respect for them. I observe them for at least 1/2 hour while they are in the Havahart. I've trapped many groundhog, opposum, coon and cats. I have respect for all of them. The racoons have an unreal amount of strength. Many have escaped by pulling apart the heavy wire parts of the trap that are meant to hold them in. If I were to observe an out of the ordinary reaction of the trapped animals I would be quick to call "Animal Control"
Thank You All for your interest in my welfare.
Animals can become our close friends. This morning my cat/buddy "Nix" became a highway statistic. It was most difficult for me to remove him from the highway. My wife and I buried him early this AM next to some "Shooting Stars". He will be missed.:(
StarLyte
05-08-2007, 10:42
Animals can become our close friends. This morning my cat/buddy "Nix" became a highway statistic. It was most difficult for me to remove him from the highway. My wife and I buried him early this AM next to some "Shooting Stars". He will be missed.:(
How ironic that you were trying to help animals and your own pet was killed.
I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you, Zelph. :sun
I live in the heart of the city, yet there is a feral cat in my 1/2 acre back yard. I feed and love him daily. I love and respect all creatures.
Have fun on your vacation.
Cannibal
05-08-2007, 10:43
Zelph, really sorry about your buddy Nix. I know that feeling all too well.
yes, zelph, am sorry about your loss.
leeki pole
05-08-2007, 17:44
Sorry about your loss, zelph. Companions are rare and will be missed.:(
Wow Zelph, sure hope feeling down goes away soon, it's tough when that happens.
Relocate - that is a very kind thing to do. It will come back to you many times over. :)
aaroniguana
05-08-2007, 21:59
Condolences, zelph.
In my state relocating a racoon would be against the law.
Ha ha, a good coon is a dead coon. Take that however you like.
Ha Ha!!!! A good Rhino is a Dead Rhino. Take that however you like!!!!!:banana
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Thank You All for your Warm Thoughts. That helped me through the day:sun
Over night I captured another one. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire040.jpg)Hmmmm!!!! is it a returnee? I marked this one so I can identifiy it if it returns. This one was glad to be done (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire041.jpg) with her photo session. That was kinda tricky holding the camera while opening the trap to snap off a quick shot. She was moving fast towards the creek but took a quick second to turn and wink at me, born free!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
rickbIn my state relocating a racoon would be against the law.
What are your state laws concerning captured racoons that are damaging your property?
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In blossom:
MerryBells (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire055.jpg)
Jacobs Ladder (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire064.jpg)
Tulip Poplar (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire061.jpg)
Tulip Poplar spread out (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/ringoffire063.jpg)
Prairie Smoke (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/obijiwa/rockshow002.jpg) This photo was taken a week ago. They are now beggining to form seed and will take on the characteristic that relates to smoke. I'll post a photo of them soon to show the smoke.
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The General
05-09-2007, 12:28
Cute coon, make a nice hat.
Mother's Finest
05-09-2007, 12:40
Zelph you are a kind brother. live trapping is the way to go.
peace
mf
hikerzim
05-09-2007, 13:52
In my state relocating a racoon would be against the law.
Here is a link for Massachusetts....
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwmoving.htm
It leaves few options for getting rid of unwanted vermin......but they do have some valid points against relocating...
Hope your day goes well.
You are lucky with the tulip poplar. The buds on mine have not even puffed up yet. Looks similar. Might be some variant.