What are raccoons hunted for?

The first hunting I ever did was raccoon hunting. Mom and Dad were avid raccoon hunters, and I started going with them as soon as I could walk. We hunted the ringtails at night with hound dogs. read more

Raccoons are hunted for fur and for meat. Raccoon Fur can be sold and each state has regulations specifically for selling fur so make sure you check your laws accordingly. If you are just going to shoot a raccoon for your own personal needs then just a standard hunting license applies in most states. My favorite recipe for raccoon is Crock Pot Raccoon courtesy of Mitch Smith. read more

The second method is using dogs. You must get good hunting dogs and train them well. If well trained, they will track the 'coons for you and point them out for you. Those are the two main hunting methods but you can also trap for coons. You can trap with either live traps or foot traps. read more

While primarily hunted for their fur, raccoons were also a source of food for Native Americans and early American settlers. According to Ernest Thompson Seton, young specimens killed without a fight are palatable, whereas old raccoons caught after a lengthy battle are inedible. read more

Raccoons have the ability to climb trees with ease and great speed do to their claws and compact build. They can also climb down trees face down, which is very rare for any mammal to do. They back paws can actually face backwards allowing their claws to grip as they climb down. read more