Raccoon hunting

[jackmash22]

Hi guys

I'm going to go raccoon hunting for the first time in a large forest in a subdivision (I shoot safe, don't worry) mostly palmetto flats and swamp. Any tips tricks etc will be highly appreciated, in still a new hunter.

Also do you think they are safe to eat? I usually don't see them eat trash, they mostly live deep in the forest.

Thanks for your time 

 

[LeeroyJenkins]

There are palmetto flats and swamps in the UK?

 

[dizzums]

coons cover alot of ground .. its not uncommon for them to be commuting from on food source to another through the bush and they kinda like an open trail .. so if you spot tracks and can figure out the direction theyre likely heading, ie from a dumpster at night to a quieter place like a farm In the day, and parallel their trail, you can increase your odds of running into them ...

 

[N2 Shooter]

What's your scope setup? Are you using visible red/green light, night vision or thermal? Are you using dogs? The biggest thing is nighttime safety and making sure you don't get lost or injured.

 

[Cheplicki]

throw out a can of tuna they will find it easy and yes u can eat them. make sure the look healthy and slow cook them to get all the fat off then roast it or slow cook it again with your veg but with new water

 

[Frozenspyder]

They're a little greasy. Raccoon can be good though. The best raccoon I've had was made like pulled pork. It made excellent sandwiches.

 

[Hekk187]

 Aim for between the Eyes but above the eyes, invision an x between ears and eyes and hit the center, if not it may bounce and they may run away, that or an ear hole shot. Both of those are light out fusebox shots..

 

[kball]

In the US, Harbor Freight sells what is called a driveway monitor +/- $15.00. Set the motion sensor next to a trail or food source and you will get a red light & buzzer when something moves in front of it. Sit & wait, when it goes off turn on a green laser or a bright light and take em out. BTW guys this works great for armadillos. When it goes off pause the DVR long enough to go outside and get em. No more hourly perimeter reconnaissance runs (those with armadillos will understand this).

 

[Jackbnimble]

You can par- boil it h for about 2hrs, then fry in cornmeal for a couple of minutes. Good eating!