Moderators dtel Posted October 28, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 28, 2008 Seti; As for the racoons. If they aren't rabid they taste good. ~ 4 - 6 lb. raccoon, cut into serving pieces ~ 1 cup red wine ~ 2 onions, sliced ~ 3 bay leaves ~ 1 tbsp salt ~ 1 tsp pepper ~ 3 cloves garlic, sliced ~ 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce ~ 1 tbsp paprika 4 to 6 lbs, you like the young tender ones I see, like Raccoon Veal. [] Use your recipe and put it in the smoker for about 12 hours ! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Would it be possible to let the raccoons finish raising my kids? That's what I was implying. My brother lives in Rohnert Park also. Is the Green Mill still around? jerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Is the Green Mill still around? Oh, yeah. Right on the Old Redwood Highway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Yes they will raise your children. Keep in mind your children will turn out to be opportunists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Aren't they just big rats? Spread your garbage around, possibly spread disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 I attempted to take a picture last night of the raccoon coming out the vent. I was all set, looking out the window, when my wife called me away for a minute. When I returned to my stakeout, it'd already happened! On that subject, is anyone aware of some sort of trip wire or motion sensor that would control a digital camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmboydoug Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 On that subject, is anyone aware of some sort of trip wire or motion sensor that would control a digital camera? http://www.deer-camera.com/TB.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'm so interested, that I think we should take up a collection for Fini. to get that deer camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 http://www.zoneminder.com/ Zoneminder is free and detects motion by pixel changes and can take video or pics. You need some equipment bu it supports alot. I am building a home security system with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I might try using predator (coyotee?) scent (pee, I guess) around the area I do NOT give you permission to use ME, any facsimilie of me nor my.... well.... sigh, never mind [:|] Now, on the other hand, if you'd like to fly me out there, feed me a lot of beer and let me walk around your home (or sit in your tub) while helping you out, that's another story.... [+o(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flannj Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Havahart model 1089 trap is what I use. http://www.havahart.com/resources/trap-guide/large-animal-traps great for opposoms and racoons, humane way to trap them and safely move them. I just take em to a nearby woods where there's water and food. Give em a nice can of cat food as a door prize. Fini,I have the 1050 trap which is a bit larger 42x10x13. I bait it with peanut butter and they can't resist it. But even though this is the biggest 2 door trap made by Havahart it is still not big enough for the larger raccoons around here (although it works great for the non Godzilla sized ones). I have watched one enter the trap and trip it, but it was so big that the door behind it couldn't close. The raccoon happily finished the peanut butter with the door resting on it's butt and then it just backed out the way it entered. They do make larger single door models though. I would caution against leaving them in the crawl space. They can do some serious destruction and damage chewing, digging, and urinating. And as Amy notes if one were to die in the house you will be sorry (not a strong enough word). Also, if you or your neighbors have dogs that are inquisitive it will not be a pretty altercation. My neighbor had one under his deck and his Jack Russell terrier got at it and kept it cornered for hours. Fearless and tenacious doesn't begin to describe this breed. It was January, late at night, and the deck was covered with ice so we couldn't unscrew the decking. The only way we could separate the two was to drill a small hole in one of the deck boards a couple feet away from them and drop a couple of firecrackers down the hole. The two of them bolted in separate directions and the raccoon hasn't dared to return. Good luck, - Jim I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 There you have it fini. Throw a bunch of firecrackers under the house! [6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Check at x10. They have all kinds of motion detectors though I don't know what it would take to control a digital camera. Digital camera, you'd think they'd have a trigger input now wouldn't you? Why don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerTuber Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Just put an apple or carrot in your piehole, grab yer camera, lay down by the access portal and take a nap. When you feel those little fingers prying the apple away from your death bite start snapping (photos not your choppers). Don't forget to post. Extra points if you show us some blood. Minus points if it's the coons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hmm, I heard they like crawdads... I did see him/her, going out last night. Definitely a raccoon. Now to determine if there are kids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hmm, I heard they like crawdads... I did see him/her, going out last night. Definitely a raccoon. Now to determine if there are kids... Coon tastes good between two slices of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jheis Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 fini: Been a tough season for 'coons around these parts. I did a 20 mi bike ride last Sunday and counted 4 that had been on the losing end of encounters with cars. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Coon tastes good between two slices of bread. Or sauteed in butter with shallots, then deglazed with white wine. jerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Bob Crites, I am curious about the story about the taste of racoon and tom cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Now when dealing with meat of this nature, long term marination is key, and then depending on the cut, either quick searing or slow cooking is necessary, usually slow cooking with moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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