[Bob Ireland]

***put out the live trap. Got it in minutes***

It has been a lot of time since I have done trapping... what is a 'live' trap? Apparently not a clam tooth spring type, which could injure the leg. What worked so fast? ...curious...

There are effective lures and baits for raccoons. I wonder if there are coyote scents that would attract coyote and repel dogs and cats...?

[Melinda in TN]

It's a trap that slams shut when the animal steps on the platform. It has a metal guard under the handle to transport without being bitten or scratched. I put apple slices and dog food in it to catch the raccoon. The link below is for one that is safer when releasing Raccoons than those that require you to manually open the door.

Raccoon Trap

[Melinda in TN]

Bob, the yard the two curs were in was fenced. It was divided into two sections so that I could separate them if needed.

The tree the coon was in was on one side of the yard. I put both dogs on the other side and shut the middle gate. I put the baited trap on the side the coon was in. I had two Curs and a Bloodhound on the other side raising cain. That coon wanted out of that tree but not before grabbing the apples. LOL Got him! He had been up there all night without food or water, so he was ready.