Raccoon Trapping Basics

This video is a long one but covers the basics of raccoon trapping, different traps to use and scenarios. Raccoons are usually easy to catch, compared to other critters, and when prices are up they can be targeted heavily to really rack up the numbers. Enjoy!
As always be sure to visit www.coyotetrappingschool.com to learn more about trapping.

[@johnm4624]

I am a new trapper and learned loads from your videos and podcast thank you very much for putting this info out my trap line is only 12 strong but a start for sure

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

12 is plenty to make good catches, good luck!

[@bubbabear5420]

In Wisconsin the largest Conibears legal on land is a 160. Liking the podcasts, will be watching all first and then will be tacking notes on the second go a round.

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Crazy how much regulations vary from state to state, but I've had really good success trapping raccoons with the Belisle 160s. The are very strong

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

great video and great information as always

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Thanks!

[@paulhuval6579]

Good ideas thanks. 👍

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good video Chris good information

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Thanks!

[@preston__2248]

Can you do one of these on coyotes

[@eriktripp1454]

In your opinion what is the best complete predator trapping kit for a beginner id like to start trying to catch bobcat coyotes and fox

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Minnesota Trapline Products has a pretty good starter kit (www.minntrapprod.com/MB-Predator-Starter-Kit-MB-550s/productinfo/550START/) I'm a big fan of the MB 550 traps

[@jhenrichs77]

Dog proof left with broken off arm and no raccoon. How can I keep from this happening? Z-Trap with stake anchor. Do I need swivels or chain extension? Or what else could be the reason? Thanks

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Was the trap wrapped around anything that could have taken the swivel action away?

[@jhenrichs77]

Coyote Trapping School - not that I could find. Was full of dirt but was in an open field area.

[@jhenrichs77]

Must have been a free meal. Would have thought there would have been sign of hair or blood from a fight. Thank you for taking the time to help!

[@spencerpoel2936]

He chewed his leg off. Rare but it does happen.

[@scotttucker5321]

Dp ( dog proof) stands for dog proof and definitely possums

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Haha, you got that right!

[@redneckoutdoors535]

Do u know where I can order some extension cable tia

[@brandonburnham6839]

Fnt trading Post or the snare shop are just a few places where you can get them at.

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Ditto, I think the last ones I got were from the snare shop

[@redneckoutdoors535]

Can you use 3/8 rebar in dog proof traps

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Sure, length would be more of a consideration than diameter, softer ground would require a longer stake

[@MrJws1971]

Why not use disposable stakes like the Berkshire? Disposable is just a word, when I’m done trapping I just dig them out of the ground and reuse them.

[@sheltowee8079]

Wouldn't call a duck bad bicatch though. That would be an interesting one.

[@brandonburnham6839]

I can only use a 5"x5" body grip on land, a 220 has to be in a natural body of water whatever that means lol.

[@MileyonDisney]

What do people do with the raccoon furs? It's been a long time since "Davy Crockett" was on TV, and people are crazy (as in psycho) about wearing fur, nowadays.