🦝Raccoons can be curious and tough animals to catch, but they are not the smartest.
🐾Setting traps with specific baits like honey buns and dog food can help attract raccoons.
🧠Raccoons have the ability to use their hands skillfully and can sometimes escape traps.
📸Using trail cameras can help monitor trap activity and identify raccoon behavior patterns.
✅Catching even one raccoon can help reduce the impact on corn crops and deer hunting.
Are raccoons difficult to trap?
—Raccoons can be tricky to catch due to their curiosity and dexterity, but with the right traps and baits, it is possible to trap them.
What baits are effective for trapping raccoons?
—Honey buns and dog food are commonly used baits to attract raccoons to traps.
Can raccoons escape traps?
—Raccoons are known for their ability to use their hands skillfully, and some may find ways to escape traps. However, properly set traps can effectively catch raccoons.
How can trail cameras help with trapping raccoons?
—Trail cameras can capture raccoon activity around traps, helping trappers understand their behavior and adjust their trapping strategies accordingly.
Is catching one raccoon enough to solve a raccoon problem?
—Catching even one raccoon can make a difference in reducing damage to crops or interfering with activities like deer hunting. However, multiple raccoons may be present, requiring continuous trapping efforts.
00:00The video begins with the narrator discussing their raccoon problem and their intention to set traps to address it.
06:58The narrator demonstrates how to set a cage trap and explains its effectiveness in catching raccoons.
09:50The narrator sets up multiple trap locations and shares their anticipation of catching raccoons in the morning.
10:08The next day, the narrator discovers one raccoon caught in a trap and discusses their surprise at not catching more.
