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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: seth30 on March 14, 2014, 10:21:25 AM

Title: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: seth30 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.
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: TheSkyBuster on March 14, 2014, 11:34:12 AM: You gunna make hats out of those?
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: TheSkyBuster 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.
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: seth30 on March 14, 2014, 11:39:04 AM: Quote from: TheSkyBuster 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.
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:
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: seth30 on March 14, 2014, 11:39:23 AM: Quote from: TheSkyBuster on March 14, 2014, 11:34:12 AM
You gunna make hats out of those?
Yes for my son :tup:
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: cbond3318 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
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: jackmaster on March 14, 2014, 12:06:54 PM: Quote from: cbond3318 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
: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
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: hntrspud on March 14, 2014, 02:27:33 PM: Nicely done! Gonna have to try that myself! Do you have a skinning board?
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: seth30 on March 14, 2014, 02:46:07 PM: Quote from: hntrspud on March 14, 2014, 02:27:33 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJO5plZtSQ)
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: Atroxus 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: ;)
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: Buckmark on March 14, 2014, 04:34:40 PM: Good job seth..
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btw your flower boxes need weeding :chuckle:
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: hntrspud on March 15, 2014, 10:59:47 AM: Quote from: Buckmark on March 14, 2014, 04:34:40 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:
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: seth30 on March 15, 2014, 06:15:16 PM: Quote from: hntrspud on March 15, 2014, 10:59:47 AM
Quote from: Buckmark on March 14, 2014, 04:34:40 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:
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: blindpig on March 16, 2014, 04:39:44 AM: Quote from: Atroxus 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: ;)
:yeah: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: First Raccoon Hunt
Post by: seth30 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.