Raccoon

Appearance & Identification

Medium-sized furbearer with a masked face and a ringed tail. Dense, grizzled gray/brown fur.

Preferred Habitat

Found everywhere in the ANF near water; highly fond of cornfields and abandoned farm buildings.

Seasonal Behavior

Highly intelligent and dexterous. Primarily nocturnal. Known for "washing" their food in water when available.

Recommended Tactics

Regional Trapping Sets for Raccoon: "Dog-Proof" (DP) traps are the gold standard for avoid non-target catches. Use "Pocket Sets" at the water's edge using fish-based lures. [Learn Raccoon Trapping here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0awnTqTxU9U)