Raccoon - Legally taking one in city limits?

[screedler]

So I live in downtown Olympia, and a neighbor of mine is feeding raccoons... Has been since I moved here. There's a lot of dogs in my apartment complex that could pick up a nasty bug from this raccoon if it ---- in the wrong spot... So, I want to harvest this little -----! I guess I have to wait until September for the season to be open... I'm just trying to think of what method could be legally used in city limits to snag this little ------. I think an air rifle might have the potential to do it but I don't want to freak any neighbors out. 

Any of ya'll a trapper that is looking for a quick buck and a fresh raccoon hide? If so, let me know! I'd hire you personally, the apartment complex ain't doing -------- about this. Not sure what that usually costs though... 



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[buckcanyonlodge]

Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?

[Blacktail Sniper]

Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?

In addition to rabies, sounds like quite a few nasties to be had.

From the Google:

https://torontodogwalking.com/dangers-raccoon-urine-feces-dog/

[CAMPMEAT]

Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?

Rabies.........

[Westside88]

Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?

Distemper, Coons are major carriers.

[Humptulips]

Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?

distemper, rabies, parvo. Likely have to look sick.

Trapping them is no problem, if on your property even year around. Not worth anything though. Problem is dispatch if you are in a no shooting zone. City ordinances differ so you best to check on the wording before you use an air gun. No question it is illegal to move them.
My advice is don't let anyone see you do it. Even if legal it can only cause problems

[Pegasus]

I would politely ask your neighbor to stop feeding them. If that doesn't work report the perp. If that doesn't work invite your neighbor over for some raccoon stew.

[Buckmark]

You say you live in an apartment, in a complex? That would mean you don't own the property and as such i would think you can't do a thing as far as trapping or killing the coon as it is not your property and the landlord would have to be the one to do it? 

[BreezyBear]

Report the neighbor for feeding wildlife?

[fly-by]

We are in the same boat. Live in the city limits, but on a decent sized lot with 3 hens in a moveable coop. Raccoon has attempted to get in on multiple occasions and I have found scat around. Put out a Havahart a few nights ago and have a garbage can full of water ready - just in case he's thirsty.

[buckcanyonlodge]

Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?

Rabies.........

Good to know.. Start killing all the bats to. they are major carriers of rabies. The bats die of the rabies and the  family pets pick them up and could contract the rabies. Remember...rabies boosters this time of year to protect your pet.

[2MANY]

Olympia?

Does the raccoon identify as a cat?

Perhaps that is how they are legally feeding it.

[huntingfool7]

distemper, rabies, parvo. Likely have to look sick.

Add roundworm to that list.  https://ugaresearch.uga.edu/deadly-raccoon-roundworm-can-infect-humans-without-symptoms/

As a tenant, you shouldn't have a problem with trapping them legally.  Your likely issue would be the neighbors.

[screedler]

Olympia?

Does the raccoon identify as a cat?

Perhaps that is how they are legally feeding it.

This is awesome.  What's happened when I brought this up with the woman was that her cats are friends with the raccoon. Id just as soon make a hat out if it.

The last time I brought this up with management they didn't do anything so that's why I'm going rogue, I want to trap and cull it within the confines of the law. I feel an air gun is only going to draw negative attention,  I Gotta do this ninja style under cover of darkness.

[Pegasus]

Me thinks the raccoon is just biding his time before the cats are dinner, especially if he invites a few of his friends over to help.

[Katmai Guy]

distemper, rabies, parvo. Likely have to look sick.

Add roundworm to that list.  https://ugaresearch.uga.edu/deadly-raccoon-roundworm-can-infect-humans-without-symptoms/

As a tenant, you shouldn't have a problem with trapping them legally.  Your likely issue would be the neighbors.

Leptospirosis, humans can catch it also.

[W_Ellison2011]

Bow and arrow man. Just make sure no one is around to see it happen and make sure to hit vitals. I lived down in Sumner next to the Puyallup river in an apartment complex.. someone let loose their pet rabbits and they bred with the native rabbits... The offspring got HUGE! I have dogs and we used to walk them in the evenings out by the river without an issue until they found the rabbits. So 2 birds 1 stone... I got some big rabbits in my freezer and it kept them away so I didn't have to worry about my dogs chasing them anymore. 1 arrow with a blunt tip and thump them in the head or chest.. its a done deal man. Same for raccoons I would assume.

[jlahoe]

I trapped one at my old house.  Got a tarp, put it over the cage and made sure all sides were weighted down.  Then got one of the co2 gas bomb things that you use to put down in mole holes to kill them.  Lit the fuse and set it under the tarp.  Coon went nighty night.  Nice and quiet.

[jackelope]

Bow and arrow man. Just make sure no one is around to see it happen and make sure to hit vitals. I lived down in Sumner next to the Puyallup river in an apartment complex.. someone let loose their pet rabbits and they bred with the native rabbits... The offspring got HUGE! I have dogs and we used to walk them in the evenings out by the river without an issue until they found the rabbits. So 2 birds 1 stone... I got some big rabbits in my freezer and it kept them away so I didn't have to worry about my dogs chasing them anymore. 1 arrow with a blunt tip and thump them in the head or chest.. its a done deal man. Same for raccoons I would assume.

Domestic rabbits won’t breed with wild rabbits. It’s not biologically possible.
You’re all welcome for your useless trivia for the evening.

[Knocker of rocks]

someone let loose their pet rabbits and they bred with the native rabbits... The offspring got HUGE!

Domestic rabbits won’t breed with wild rabbits. It’s not biologically possible.
You’re all welcome for your useless trivia for the evening.

Only two natives in all of Washington.  Everything you see in Western Washington is introduced
https://wdfw.wa.gov/living/rabbits.html

[jackelope]

someone let loose their pet rabbits and they bred with the native rabbits... The offspring got HUGE!

Domestic rabbits won’t breed with wild rabbits. It’s not biologically possible.
You’re all welcome for your useless trivia for the evening.

Only two natives in all of Washington.  Everything you see in Western Washington is introduced
https://wdfw.wa.gov/living/rabbits.html

Correct. I should have said cottontail rather than wild rabbit. My daughter is going to smack me. A domestic/European rabbit will not/can not breed with a cottontail and produce live offspring. Native or non-native, there are cottontails in western Washington. Pretty much all feral/domestic rabbits are either European rabbits or hares.

[Knocker of rocks]

someone let loose their pet rabbits and they bred with the native rabbits... The offspring got HUGE!

Domestic rabbits won’t breed with wild rabbits. It’s not biologically possible.
You’re all welcome for your useless trivia for the evening.

OK, now I am confused.   I thought every single fuzzy animal with two big ears in Western Washington was an introduced species.

Only two natives in all of Washington.  Everything you see in Western Washington is introduced
https://wdfw.wa.gov/living/rabbits.html

Correct. I should have said cottontail rather than wild rabbit. My daughter is going to smack me. A domestic/European rabbit will not/can not breed with a cottontail and produce live offspring. Native or non-native, there are cottontails in western Washington. Pretty much all feral/domestic rabbits are either European rabbits or hares.

[W_Ellison2011]

Bow and arrow man. Just make sure no one is around to see it happen and make sure to hit vitals. I lived down in Sumner next to the Puyallup river in an apartment complex.. someone let loose their pet rabbits and they bred with the native rabbits... The offspring got HUGE! I have dogs and we used to walk them in the evenings out by the river without an issue until they found the rabbits. So 2 birds 1 stone... I got some big rabbits in my freezer and it kept them away so I didn't have to worry about my dogs chasing them anymore. 1 arrow with a blunt tip and thump them in the head or chest.. its a done deal man. Same for raccoons I would assume.

Domestic rabbits won’t breed with wild rabbits. It’s not biologically possible.
You’re all welcome for your useless trivia for the evening.

ok well then... these were giant floppy eared bunnys that tasted amazing and there was a TON of them!

[follow maggie]

When I have problems with raccoons I take care of them with my bow & I don’t care about in season or not. I can’t have wild diseased raccoons getting after my dog or the neighbors day care so I kill them all. I live ina house though, it’s a bit easier than n an apartment

[outdooraddict]

trap him, fill up bathtub with water, drop trap in, close door, comeback in a 1/2 hour