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Problem racoon
« on: May 15, 2023, 04:26:16 PM »
A friend of mine has a problem with a mother racoon and her kits.  What's the best way to take care of them?  This is within Seattle city limits.




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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2023, 04:30:47 PM »
Shoot it in the forehead with a 1300 fps pellet gun, kills them instantly.  Or live trap it and deal with it.

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2023, 04:40:19 PM »
Do you have a bolt action/pump .22 rifle? Use CCI Subsonic .22 shorts (won't cycle a semi-auto which are usually .22 LR anyway)).......minimal sound. Perfect for urban hunting. Just shoot it and then chicken fry it.

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2023, 05:18:59 PM »
Moth balls and pneumonia where they’re nested at and put some crappy music loud
She will have them moved in a short period of time

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2023, 05:35:53 PM »
Moth balls and pneumonia where they’re nested at and put some crappy music loud
She will have them moved in a short period of time

pneumonia?  What's that?

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2023, 05:43:44 PM »
He might of meant ammonia. Maybe spell check got him

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2023, 05:45:36 PM »
He might of meant ammonia. Maybe spell check got him

Got it.  Thanks.  :tup:

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2023, 06:29:53 PM »
Jakes a hell of a trapper but he dropped out in about 5th grade
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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2023, 06:40:47 PM »
Jakes a hell of a trapper but he dropped out in about 5th grade
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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2023, 06:44:27 PM »
Okay, he's going with ammonia and Molly Hatchet.  He's also going to shine a spot light on the nest tonight.




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Re: Problem racoon
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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2023, 07:31:21 PM »
Okay, he's going with ammonia and Molly Hatchet.  He's also going to shine a spot light on the nest tonight.

Last raccoons I knew were into Molly Hatchett. I suggest Taylor Swift just to make sure.
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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2023, 07:43:52 PM »
Okay, he's going with ammonia and Molly Hatchet.  He's also going to shine a spot light on the nest tonight.
Now you’re flirtin with disaster…
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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2023, 09:24:54 PM »
I'm assuming they are nesting in her attic, right? Hang one of those auto shop lights in the attic to deny them the security of darkness and rest.

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Re: Problem racoon
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2023, 01:45:11 PM »
The coon family has moved on, someone else's problem now. 

Thanks for all the suggestions. 

 


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