This is How I CATCH HUNDREDS of RACCOONS Every Season

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[@picklerix6162]

A relative of mine thought a fox or a raccoon was killing her chickens. She later found out that it was a neighbor’s three-legged dachshund that was killing livestock for some reason. The dog was frequently seen running loose along the road but it disappeared a couple months later after killing my relative’s chickens. I suspect another neighbor caught the dog attacking chickens and shot it.

[@ralphemerson497]

A three-legged Dachshund killing chickens? Are you off your meds?

[@TheBeefSlayer]

@@ralphemerson497 stranger things have happned.

[@DirtySouth69]

What’s the point of this strange comment

[@blaccsilverstaff5484]

Lol I guess u were the neighbors 😂 I would . I killed a dog that came in my backyard at 1am. Hit ‘em with a derringer 380 one shot one kill what’s the deal

[@arcticmorning]

​. Wasn't a three legged one it was two lwgged

[@joshsmith3650]

I started laughing when you let the raccoon go thinking to myself “watch a car run it over!” Haha

[@mrdoodlemancreater4273]

😡

[@joshsmith3650]

@@mrdoodlemancreater4273 not literally but…… after putting in the effort just do Darwin can poke his head in to say hello, would be funny

[@georgeantonaros5580]

Great Instructional Video !! 🤗

[@lgstylo8993]

I've learned a lot from you thank you

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Awesome video great job!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@LaGrandeBayou]

I like how he’s really thought this thru..his strategy for finding quick easily trappable coons is really awesome and would probably work for fox and coyote too in places like Kansas and Oklahoma

[@Tommyr]

I caught my first raccoon last night. I target woodchucks on my small property and last night a raccoon got in my 160 bucket set. I just happened to be waking up when I heard the trap fire outside my bedroom window! It thrashed around for about 10 seconds then all went silent. Never seen a raccoon here in my 58 years in this house. I did see 2 on my security camera last summer though finally walking around my backyard.

[@lorenzosmith9600]

Very cool video I learned a lot Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@birddogbriar4335]

I had issues with wring out before. We used rebar to make a hole for the trap post. This is a hell of alot easier. Thanks for the tip!

[@ebony5766]

When you dispatch the coon do you use a head shot or heart shot?

[@Mangrimmy]

Thanks to your video, I have caught and terminated 5 Racoons in 3 days. They have thieved and killed probably 30 chickens. I had always used a live trap with no success. The dog proof is fantastic! We often find it with both hands trapped. Thanks again.

[@cwatson42785]

F yo chickens Ron. Always crying about your dang chickens. Like Aunt Tuddy kept trying to tell ya they are just chickens!

[@slingblade0085]

Raccoons are soooo damn destructive 💯...I've had them kill 20-30 chickens on film just for the FUN of it😳😳...they didn't eat ANY of them🤯🤯🤬🤬🤬...they actually do it for FUN .....I got proof🤷😔😔

[@mikedickinson9730]

@@cwatson42785 Leave it the chicken F-er to make a statement like that. If you spent less time choking your own chicken you might value them a bit more.

[@cwatson42785]

@@mikedickinson9730 Well well well look who is it....The Riverside chicken F'er Mike Dickinson himself. Listen here buddy we've heard all about you round these parts feller and what you've been known to do with chicken...Heck even roosters too. I'm not gonna sit around and debate with a known chickenphile. Good day sir

[@roberttimothy1338]

Theived and killed? That's what wild animals do. They have to in fact.

[@TheEnimabandit]

I assume you let the coon go as it was too young, how old are they before they can kill as unposed to released?

[@timsimpson9831]

Great video. My son's and I are just now getting into trapping.

[@Thisismycomment.]

Cool beans man.

[@rodneyschmiede5847]

What are you using for bait, that allows it to stay in the trap without it falling out, while laying on its side?

[@luebkeb]

What do you bait dp with?

[@spookytkid]

what do you do with the bodies after skinning?

[@2023MooHyeon]

That's for dinner.

[@bartcornelius7717]

What do you use to dispatch them?

[@mikelloyd106]

This was my first year trapping. The information I got from you helped alot especially during the rut. Caught right at the base of a den tree and a pinch point between 2 timber areas. Ended up with 9 coons, 3 possums and 2 beavers. Our season ends tomorrow.

[@L1L_pepto-bismol]

Great video cause I’m new to trapping thanks

[@BRADASSOFFGRIDHOMESTEAD]

I can't seem to find your Curved Shopping Basket, can you put a link?

[@user-gu1wb2jc1h]

This was the first time I've watched your video and you've done a very very good job I enjoyed every moment and I look forward to watching

[@jacobyrussell1532]

You can also just stick a dp in the ground and wallow the hole out enough that it won’t freeze hard and it still stays up right you can still keep mice out that way

[@MrTillerman22]

Quick ? For u. If u trap For fur, how do u dispatch the critters without messing up the fur? Thanks for the vidio.

[@fitzyardworksllc5130]

Hey, love these videos! Just started trapping this year. Got a question Do you night set your DP’s the same way you do all your Other traps?

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Good luck. This guy is too good to answer questions.

[@davidgates6284]

I love this channel! I found you a few months back and have watched and learned a lot from you. I started trapping this season and i was able to catch 4 coyotes in my 1st season from watching this channel!! Thank you for doing what you do and taking the time to show us how you do it!

[@johne.s.8782]

Animal abuse is a sickness. Get medical help please. Are you insecure, abusing tiny innocent animals to make your pathetic life have meaning. Get help.

[@brett.mckinley]

Just found your chanel and subscribed. Been watching your videos all night. What part of Illinois are you from? I live in Livingston County!

[@richwatson7045]

How do you dispatch your critters

[@johnnygagnon4968]

nice video! what did you put in the DP ?

[@frankytrevor7]

where you buy that traps? Thanks

[@mack7536]

Great job on the ME Podcast. Damn near brought tears to my eyes all that talk about trapping. My friends and I hit it hard all thru middle school into HS, we caught the boom. I stopped trapping in 1982....I made some nice money as a young kid; up and out of the house every morning at 5:30, rode the old Ski Doo in the winter time....Finger Lakes region of NYS. What a great time we had!

[@secretjourney4815]

What a great area of the state to grow up in!

[@kylesanders9598]

What podcast is this?

[@SingleMalt77005]

I am having bad luck with my raccoon cages so I am thinking g of trying a DP trap. BUT, i prefer to relocate the raccoon instead of dispatching it. Is there a safe way for me to remove a live raccoon from a DP trap for transport?

[@appallokelley3207]

Great video . I’m moving to Iowa just to do stuff like this. I’m so excited to get my farm . It’s pretty smart you figured that out but it makes sense. They do pick up their food with their hands.

[@upallnightauto6234]

moving just to murder racoons? you need a life

[@lodwill4007]

I owa so off ta work I goa

[@appallokelley3207]

@@lodwill4007 say what?

[@thenextscoopadventures]

Excellent video, great content. Excellent compass also.

[@rmojo23]

Great info. But what is happening when you are driving at around 12:30? Looking out your drivers window you are moving forward but it looks like you are going in reverse in the back window. Very surreal!

[@kennnuthatch5724]

reflection of windshield while still seeing through rear window, plus his cap/topper has front and back glass...

[@richardclayton4091]

I have never released a nest predator but you can do what you want on your line. Good video.

[@johne.s.8782]

PREDATOR???? Humans are the worst of all species. Sick animal abuse. Very sad. Go vegan please.

[@markb.1259]

Great sportsmanship Stu! Good thing he didn't get run over by a Buick after the release... haha

[@thumboutdoors8277]

What are you using for bait on your coon sets?

[@ferengiprofiteer9145]

I use stale mini marshmallows and cherry jello. Never tried just laying it down but I think it would stay in it. Gonna try it.

[@kennnuthatch5724]

@@ferengiprofiteer9145 You ever try corn & dry dog/cat food mix? Doesn't Jello freeze?

[@ferengiprofiteer9145]

@@kennnuthatch5724 I trap at deer feeders. I've tried store brand fruit loops, and dog and cat kibbles. Mini marshmallows has the edge and they stuff in tight enough below the trigger to not dump out in this application. I should have said dry jello powder 🤠. It's for smell. Koolaid powder probably works too. Coons are idiots. You put 4 DPs close enough together, I swear they'd have one on every foot. Bacon, sardines, bread and maple syrup, anything. Mardi Gras beads and powdered sugar will probably work. Corn at the feeder gets them there, Sweet or savory smell and something to reach for does the rest. I bet popcorn works, catfish dough balls, wad of cellophane, anything. They can't help themselves in my experience.

[@kennnuthatch5724]

@@ferengiprofiteer9145 Ill try that, thanks...maybe those Smores marshmallow chocolate in 1.

[@ferengiprofiteer9145]

@@kennnuthatch5724 Shoulda said I haven't been impressed with chocolate. Knock off Count Chocula was no great shakes. Cherry jello/koolaid dust is the lure. Coons have to beat the pigs to anything I try. Feeders in pens are the most productive. If action cools, wait a couple of weeks for move ins to fill the void and start again. I release possums because they eat ticks. Haven't paid enough attention to what they love. Should have. I'd avoid it unless it's the best for coons. I'm not a fur guy. I'm targeting for turkey poult and fawn survival. My carcass disposable area is 1/2 mile from my deer hunting areas. I figure every meal I lure coyotes to means more poults/fawns survive. I do the same with hog cadavers. What primo cuts don't go in the seal-a-meal go to the yote buffet. This is a "keep my tax exemption" program and is good exercise and, so far, kind of a hoot to do to get out of the house. I bought 3 Duke pro 550s yesterday to go after bobcats. (And probably coyotes, though I won't target them) Cats are at least good eating. My dog is an aggravatingly and demandingly good squirrel dog. I have about 30 more squirrels in the freezer than I can ever eat. So, I'm thinking bobcat and catfish bait. My wife is dropping those subtle hints that she's ready for me to head to the woods for a while. If she does my hunting laundry, I know I've overstayed at home.👊🤠

[@koncretemang5049]

That coon was ready to fight. I’d have been scared lol

[@yolo4dolo28]

😏

[@trumpisgod2535]

No guys like this feel powerful hurting little helpless creatures

[@jerrodharper6508]

Well good job. Yep I’ve layed them down before. It works. But I’m no way releasing one. That coon gonna kill idk how many turkeys. But anywho. Good video

[@mrf_71]

What are those little traps called?

[@rootsAlkebu]

“Im not superstitious…but hopefully this’ll bring good luck”😂

[@21footxpress]

what do you mean by "not rubbed"?

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Figures you didn't catch in the one with the camera lol! You did a great job of explaining buddy!

[@elguapo5124]

I've hunted for years with a rife and in many states for elk, deer, coyottee, and I've seen trappers desimate opposams, raccoons, bobcat, beavers, I use to see kit Fox's but even though there protected trappers traps don't discriminate and I haven't seen any for 20 years here in colorado where I grew up in gunnison, I'm not sure about trapping.

[@Lgh34474]

Trapping is lazy, cruel prolonger suffering for animal and worst of all indiscriminating to wildlife

[@russellcrawford9503]

​@Lgh34474 it is actually a lot of work setting and monitoring all of those traps. And most traps do discriminate based on the type of trap, or the way it is set. And some traps kill their target animals instantly. You are factually wrong and just arguing with your feelings.

[@michaell7877]

I’m brand new first time watcher. Would like to see your actual traps look and work. Ty

[@globe2555]

Do you wanna free the coons?

[@littlesofty01]

how about a link to the traps?

[@mtfasphaltsealcoatingllc1016]

Like the video and what your doing with your sets.Whats your go to for bait with the dog proof ? And another question do you anchor to trees when possible or do you use like a wolf fang cable stake?

[@luv2eatpuss79]

I live in MO and we treat these as all year round hunting.

[@bigdave6194]

New to DP traps. What is a good bait especially for laying them down in this fashion?

[@jtb9544]

I use baby marshmallows and some chocolate sauce or cat food and fish oil. A lot of guys have there own mix or whatever and have it pre mixed, but I find two squeeze bottles one of chocolate one of fish oil and a bag of marshmallows and one of cat food doesn’t take a lot of space in my bucket.

[@jacobsparry8525]

How come your back window shows you are driving in reverse? The view does not look like a reflection and it shows the land scapes coming at you through the back window. Do you have mirror film on the back window? I am 14 and I am Just curious.

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Man this guy really mows em down Reminds me of the government

[@CCRider5312]

Do you sell the Fur/pelts? I’ve heard the price is very low Now.

[@georgetorres6245]

What you use too catch ‘em and what bait I have coon and coyotes eating my chicken and ducks

[@user-vu2gh4ed5w]

I just started trapping for a year now and I live in pa but I can’t find any law or rule that says right away trapping does anyone know if pa has this and if so what it is

[@joeecho2508]

Just wondering how do you get rid of the body afterwords ,,,???

[@vinylsquad7776]

23:04 Raccoon: "On my mama I swear! "

[@stephenhair5501]

Enjoyed the ride!! Thanks for sharing your techniques!! Stay well and God Bless.

[@rebelstudio2493]

Water salt and vinegar soak for a few days will take out all the wild game flavor out of deer and any other meat. I used it on what everyone else throws away that can be used in cooking stew. I tasted no deer flavor in the deer stew I made.

[@rebelstudio2493]

Silver skin and all.

[@hairydogstail]

I love the taste of venison, I was raised on it and elk..

[@pisces363]

Deer stew is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had.

[@paulstanding7267]

What do you trap them for food

[@jimthomas777]

Try corn meal, stale bread and eggs all mixed up , They always get in trash cans, and are just scavengers

[@Engineerboy100]

What do you do with the Coons after you catch them?

[@johne.s.8782]

I think he murders them in cold blood. Sadistic animal abuser.

[@musicfan28]

@The S..u are absolutely and this is very sad. They are killing the raccoon inside his natural habitat... humans are the main problem in this world.

[@fernandorochamedeiros5684]

@@musicfan28 snowflake

[@TheTexasTakebyMissVikie]

Awesome Job 💖

[@JamesSmullins]

Never thought about them being layed down because it just doesn't freeze the ground here in central Texas much. But I can't see any reason it wouldn't work laying down. Key is keeping everything tight so the trigger moves before the trap and that's important regardless of orientation. I will have to remember this when trapping our harder ground areas. We are all granite and some areas you can't drive a pick ax into without a masonry bit in a big hammer drill. Laying the trap down will let me work those areas.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

They won’t let go bro.

[@akeffo]

Thank you for your service. Racoons are the only animal I hate with a passion. When I camp they are always fucking with me. I see their beady eyes in the darkness of the forest.

[@atticusgreer.]

You're in the racoons living room, but they are fucking with you. You have it wrong Bud.

[@electro-acupuncture]

Do you eat them? Just wondering why bother trapping? From Australia so no idea. Thanks.

[@talon769]

I found you on the boat build videos way back when. You and Trapper J are the best trapping channels on the U Tube! Cant wait for the fishing vids!!!

[@makeyourownadventure8639]

You must be really proud of yourself!!!

[@celgalvao8479]

I don’t like this at all.

[@mrdoodlemancreater4273]

@Cel Galvao yess I agree

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome job brother

[@kevinflaherty7592]

Very good tip, raccoons use their hands extremely well.like humans.theyll pick up the trap and look for the food.thank you for this tip.

[@chrismurdock6049]

Tou can also just holler out your hole with the dog proof. Then when it freezes, the coon will easily pull it out. Great concept. I used to walk for miles. Use to, lol. Love your videos brother.

[@timothy____1989]

Does your wife know her ringtone is set to “duck quacking”? 😁

[@dougbarabe7861]

where can you buy those traps ?

[@bobbydribble]

a tuff guy , a real hero. you kill not catch. big man

[@brian7454]

MOST DEFINITELY

[@bobbydribble]

@@brian7454 killing and torturing defenseless animals makes you a coward. the day will come for your life choices and actions to be judged.

[@fernandorochamedeiros5684]

​@@bobbydribblegrow up snowflake

[@victorygarden556]

@@bobbydribbletalking on the internet doesn’t really make you look brave lol

[@trumpisgod2535]

@@victorygarden556Don’t pretend like this guy or you know anything about fighting. You’d get kicked in side of your knee and fall over. This guy and you are clearly miserable creatures.

[@jasonmeachen4187]

Enjoyed watching the whole 21-22 season great video better than what i pay for from cable . dont know about you but im ready for some warm weather and fishing looking to see your videos on that. Thanks

[@MSgtofMarines]

I use mini marshmallows in my coon traps. Coons love them. Other animals leave them alone except Possums.

[@trumpisgod2535]

That’s what you do sense you can’t find employment huh nice ? Tough guy

[@joe-mamma]

What are those traps called, where can I get them ? You said 'dog proof'?

[@fa-kingfreeman6173]

New here, I enjoy your videos that I’ve watched so far. Could you tell me where you bought your chaps, and what model do you have.. I see they have different ones … we had bad season In wny deep snow cold nuttin moving ty for your help…

[@lukebutterfield576]

Thanks for sharing

[@spidersinspace1099]

I'm a green horn city girl. Just curious. What do you do with the coons you catch? Is their fur used for something?

[@mikewhitman745]

Fur can be sold or used. Some people will eat the meat, some make dog food with it, some throw it away I assume. You can also sell the skulls.

[@JK-br1mu]

traded fer chewin' tabaccy

[@jeffhildreth9244]

@@JK-br1mu Or moonshine, NASCAR tickets, backward ball caps and MAGA convention tickets.

[@JK-br1mu]

@@jeffhildreth9244 reckon Festus could rustle us up some moonshine with flapjacks?

[@christopherlucas1395]

Poor animals don’t have a chance around guys like this. And I only believe in hunting animals for food, not for sport!

[@MoTrapper]

Ain't setting in Missouri too many trap thieves. Love catching em tho. Keep GW num on speed dial lol

[@tracyproctor1711]

Never thought about putting DPs flat on the ground but it makes sense the way you do it. Thanks for another great tip Stu

[@austinbrooks965]

You should make a Rasta dreadlock hat from raccoon tails

[@vintagetrk]

All I can Say is Treeing Walkers! Best Hound Dogs in the world!

[@stevedakota943]

Good to see young guys getting out and enjoying the outdoors. Good luck next season.

[@MrWuWatt]

How are the critters dispatched?

[@rustynail8484]

How do you dispatch the coons?

[@johne.s.8782]

He is using words that make murder sound less murderous. Sadistic. Go vegan please.

[@donkeyssuck]

@@johne.s.8782 Tell those MURDERING RACOONS to leave the wild turkey alone...killer bastsrds

[@englishmanpipesmoker3425]

​@@johne.s.8782troll

[@chrisa5816]

What do you mean when you make sure the coon is not rubbed?

[@fredflintstone6163]

Quality of fur for sale to fit market

[@quekolaks7840]

Never heard of there's animal before I'm from new Zealand they look like good pets is it like a possum?

[@DialloStevens]

Why do you trap raccoons? Food (is that dangerous due to possibility of rabies)? Sell the pelts? Some other reason? I have a trappers license, but haven't used it yet. Thanks

[@BlooCollaGal]

A couple weeks ago a big raccoon wandered into my yard in broad daylight and started fighting my dog. Got to test out my new .410 lever action and the vet says my dog is A-okay.

[@skimark8275]

I remember trapping and hunting Coon in the 70's, paid well then, how about now ?

[@armyvet92]

Raccoon is VERY GOOD to eat ! We grew up eating it at least once a week

[@leonardharper4776]

What name brand of the chaps you wear and where can a man get them.

[@daviddahlgren9603]

How do you cook your coons , I bet they make good chili . Do you can the ones that you can't eat ? Is there an opossum season ?

[@caterpie911]

As a hunter myself, I have used this trap to catch 2 coons. May not seem much, but I will not use this particular trap ever again. First, the argument of it being dogproof is basically a non-argument. A cage may accidentally catch a dog, but you can simply release them with no harm done. Plus, cats or squirrels can also trigger the mechanism easily. Secondly, raccoons are tactile creatures, so their paws are extremely sensitive. You just have to use a stick to see the damage this trap does. One raccoon I trapped with it managed to pull out just enough, so it barely stayed trapped by a joint. It lay there convulsing. Make no mistake, this trap will put these animals in a lot of pain. Cages to the same trick and cause no harm. Also, mass-hunting raccoons in an attempt to control numbers is a vain effort. The proper term here is compensatory fertility. Studies have shown clearly that raccoons procreated disproportionately more in areas where they are hunted intensely as opposed to sanctuaries.

[@evanwondoseen2975]

The Pythons are killing off the Coon population in the everglades.

[@Traderjoe]

We get raccoons every few days trying to kill our chickens and I was wondering what you do with them? I just bury them in the yard, but it’s a pain in the ass. I don’t think I have ever heard of anyone wanting them for anything. I imagine the pelt might be worth something, but where I am, there’s nobody advertising that they wavy them, so what do you do with them?

[@HomesteadingPatriot]

If you have the know how you could turn the pelt into a hat.. I suppose if you have enough of them you could make a coat. If you aren't squeamish you can eat them. Raccoon used to be a holiday dish in the US, it's even been served for dinner in the Whitehouse (talking 1800s). They're still eaten in the south in different areas. Admittedly if you're in a city they're likely eating trash so maybe not safe for eating in that case.

[@gailclark5770]

Properly confining your chickens would help 100%. Otherwise you’re just baiting the raccoons. Make sense?

[@jetg2059]

What do you do with the raccoons

[@mrdoodlemancreater4273]

You love them as your own and let them live with you and rise them like kids

[@tommychew6544]

Great video ever had one of those boars try to get at you to the point you had to give them a good Waak with the catch stick, that on was thinking about it at first.

[@buckchase1]

Great vid brother!

[@benn1851]

What do you use to anchor your traps ?

[@lionschannel.3822]

Hello guys, what is raccoon used for, are they like rabbits.