Post by: screedler on June 13, 2018, 07:09:23 AM
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... :sry:
(Please refrain from cursing! This is a family friendly forum)
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on June 13, 2018, 11:59:41 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on June 13, 2018, 12:02:44 PM
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/
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 13, 2018, 12:03:12 PM
Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?
Rabies.........
Post by: Westside88 on June 13, 2018, 12:03:41 PM
Just curious...what "nasty bug" can a dog catch from 'coons ?
Distemper, Coons are major carriers.
Post by: Humptulips on June 13, 2018, 12:08:23 PM
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
Post by: Pegasus on June 13, 2018, 12:14:46 PM
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge on June 13, 2018, 01:52:12 PM
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.
Post by: 2MANY on June 13, 2018, 02:08:16 PM
Does the raccoon identify as a cat?
Perhaps that is how they are legally feeding it.
Post by: huntingfool7 on June 13, 2018, 02:26:32 PM
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.
Post by: screedler on June 13, 2018, 02:33:36 PM
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.
Post by: Pegasus on June 13, 2018, 03:25:15 PM
Post by: Katmai Guy on June 13, 2018, 05:11:49 PM
Leptospirosis, humans can catch it also.
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.
Post by: W_Ellison2011 on June 14, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
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Post by: jackelope on June 20, 2018, 08:49:26 PM
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.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on June 20, 2018, 09:13:15 PM
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
Post by: jackelope on June 20, 2018, 09:19:39 PM
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.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on June 20, 2018, 09:25:58 PM
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.
Post by: W_Ellison2011 on June 21, 2018, 02:30:06 PM
ok well then... these were giant floppy eared bunnys that tasted amazing and there was a TON of them!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.
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