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First Raccoon Hunt
« on: March 14, 2014, 10:21:25 AM »
Went out last night with a good friend on a night hunt. We had a great time and saw several raccoon's, but were only able to connect with a few.  Boy they can move when they need to :chuckle:  When I got back home had a added bonus to the night.  I finally caught the cat that has been defacting on my deck and driveway.
Rather be dead than cool.
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2014, 11:34:12 AM »
You gunna make hats out of those?

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2014, 11:37:01 AM »
Glad I didn't have to work today.  It's been along time since I stayed up past 1:00 a.m.

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2014, 11:39:04 AM »
Glad I didn't have to work today.  It's been along time since I stayed up past 1:00 a.m.
Yeah I am hurting  :'(  I keep doing touch and go's at my desk.  I didnt get too sleep until 2 AM and then up and at 4:30 AM for work.   :chuckle:
Rather be dead than cool.
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2014, 11:39:23 AM »
You gunna make hats out of those?
Yes for my son :tup:
Rather be dead than cool.
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2014, 11:50:54 AM »
The jet black coat on that cat should go nicely with the coloration of a coon skin hat. custom
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2014, 12:06:54 PM »
The jet black coat on that cat should go nicely with the coloration of a coon skin hat. custom
:yeah: when you have the coon hat made get it done with the face of the coon still in it, obviously not the skull  :chuckle: but the face, it looks so awesome
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2014, 02:27:33 PM »
Nicely done! Gonna have to try that myself! Do you have a skinning board?

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2014, 02:46:07 PM »
Nicely done! Gonna have to try that myself! Do you have a skinning board?
Normally I just hang them from my Bike holder in my Garage.  This time I am gonna try the air method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJO5plZtSQ
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2014, 03:58:46 PM »
I am curious how they will taste. Don't forget to post up pics of all 3 cooked up. :EAT:  ;)

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2014, 04:34:40 PM »
Good job seth..
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btw your flower boxes need weeding  :chuckle:
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2014, 10:59:47 AM »
Good job seth..
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btw your flower boxes need weeding  :chuckle:

He prefers the NW flower mix. Easier to keep alive.  :chuckle:

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2014, 06:15:16 PM »
Good job seth..
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btw your flower boxes need weeding  :chuckle:

He prefers the NW flower mix. Easier to keep alive.  :chuckle:
:nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:  I prefer the organic mix, because when I sip my Soy Latte and donate my money to Peta, my garden has a relaxing effect.  In fact I am headed out right now to get close to more raccoons :chuckle:
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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2014, 04:39:44 AM »
I am curious how they will taste. Don't forget to post up pics of all 3 cooked up. :EAT:  ;)
:yeah:   :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: First Raccoon Hunt
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2014, 02:16:40 PM »
Well after skinning 7 of these buggers, I have reached the amateur level.  Either the tail snaps at the end, or the lower jaw fur stays on :bash: :bash:  This is my best one where the whole face stayed intact.  Tried the Air skinning technique and it really sped things up. 
Rather be dead than cool.
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