Raccoon(s), free to a good home.

[mammynun]

(Mods, please move to FS if appropriate)

I'm currently in possession of Rocky Raccoon. Well, it may be not be Rocky, but I'll get to him eventually.

He was trapped last night and (s)he's about the right size for a child sized hat. Unfortunately, I have no child sized heads, so it has to go. While Rocky (or Rockette, as the case may be) appears docile I feel it's only fair to say that I'm sure (s)he will attempt to destroy your roof, as (s)he and the rest of the gaggle/passel/congress/murder have already started on mine.

I have attempted to determine the exact number of raccoon's that will be included in the sweet-assed deal (see video), but the results have been less than satisfying. Suffice to say there will be several.

Perhaps you're starting a coyote petting zoo, because who doesn't want to see the wide eyes of a small child the first time they're surround by a pack of coyotes? Well, don't think small. You can enhance their wonderment by introducing a raccoon or three into the mix! What better way to learn about the hierarchy of nature? There is no better way unless I come across a bobcat, in which case you can have it at no additional charge.

I live in New Albany, which severely limits my options. This offer is only good for a few hours! At the expiration of said offer, Rockette/Rocky will be transported a suitable distance from my home and released to cruelly suffer whatever fate may await. That said, I hope to repeat this offer tomorrow. And the day after. And probably the day after that. Hurry! There are a limited number of these. Well, maybe a lot, but still limited... maybe 10?



[video=youtube;i8jsKyzHal4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8jsKyzHal4&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[bocefus78]

Yep. That was probably the funniest damn thing I'll see all day.
Thanks for the laugh.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Hmm, I haven't roasted or stewed a raccoon before. I'd need at least a couple; I have a giant head* , though I know a couple of people that don't have trouble finding hats that fit.

*not freakishly huge, just size 8, 65 or xxxl but it's a heck of a time finding hats.

 

[chef larry]

You need to PM Jedi ASAP as he is thrilled to have raccoons in the house.

 

[MilliJac]

I've seen that type of training before. He is in an 8 'coon cell. They break their recruits during training so they have no fear of death. You'll never get him to say a word, I'd bet my house on it.

 

[mammynun]

You need to PM Jedi ASAP as he is thrilled to have raccoons in the house.

Apparently I can offer him a deal on them in bulk quantities...

 

[mammynun]

I've seen that type of training before. He is in an 8 'coon cell. They break their recruits during training so they have no fear of death. You'll never get him to say a word, I'd bet my house on it.

Since I'm in the New Albany city limits, I can't legally shoot him/her/them. But DNR suggested a type of waterboarding that I'm unfamiliar with... they suggested that I just drop the trap into a 55 gallon drum filled with water. While that would be satisfying, I've decided to go with the Petraeus Doctrine... "hearts and minds" don't 'cha know? Perhaps I should build them a school or some roads? Obamacare for raccoons...

 

[daddyusmaximus]

"How many more are in your cell?" LOL

 

[Kirk Freeman]

"Friggin' terrorist." LOL.

That is a superior interrogation than anything DIA has done to date.

 

[mammynun]

"Friggin' terrorist." LOL.

That is a superior interrogation than anything DIA has done to date.

I was trained by the Army of Northern Virginia.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I've decided to go with the Petraeus Doctrine

You are doing to declare victory and move out of your house, and then nail a chick with crazy eyes after you exercise with her and then steal some documents?

That's a lot of work, I'd just trap them and relocate them.

 

[mammynun]

You are doing to declare victory and move out of your house, and then nail a chick with crazy eyes after you exercise with her and then steal some documents?

That's a lot of work, I'd just trap them and relocate them.

I'm married, so a divorce would cover all those steps in one fell swoop.

 

[Myles]

Since I'm in the New Albany city limits, I can't legally shoot him/her/them. But DNR suggested a type of waterboarding that I'm unfamiliar with... they suggested that I just drop the trap into a 55 gallon drum filled with water. While that would be satisfying, I've decided to go with the Petraeus Doctrine... "hearts and minds" don't 'cha know? Perhaps I should build them a school or some roads? Obamacare for raccoons...

I do the drowning thing. Works great. No mess.

 

[Hookeye]

IIRC the law says you cannot relocate outside the country of capture and also must have landowner approval.

CB and trashcan sounds like the best route.

 

[rhino]

Per DNR regulations, relocation of nuisance animals has to be within the same county, so keep that in mind. I'm not confident that most raccoons won't find their way back from inside the same county, so don't be surprised if Rocky/Rockette sees you again.

If someone local won't take it, your best bet is euthanasia, whether by the recommended water immersion, or take it outside of the city limits and dispatch it with a .22. The latter is far more humane in my opinion.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Hmm, I haven't roasted or stewed a raccoon before. I'd need at least a couple; I have a giant head* , though I know a couple of people that don't have trouble finding hats that fit.

*not freakishly huge, just size 8, 65 or xxxl but it's a heck of a time finding hats.

Don't know if you're serious or not, but racoon is pretty dang good. Greasy, but tender. BBQ it like you'd do with pork, sauce and all.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Oh, I'm serious. I see critters like that walking around and it seems a shame to just dispose them. It used to be pretty common to eat, and I'd like to try some recipes. I have several squirrels in the freezer, as well.

 

[mammynun]

If you come to New Albany tomorrow, I'm pretty sure I'll have another raccoon. It's yours for the taking!

 

[Kutnupe14]

Oh, I'm serious. I see critters like that walking around and it seems a shame to just dispose them. It used to be pretty common to eat, and I'd like to try some recipes. I have several squirrels in the freezer, as well.

Well, I've never cooked it myself, personally. I just watch and eat. Ill ask my pop if he has an actual recipe, or if he just wings it like it looks like he does.

 

[Myles]

Per DNR regulations, relocation of nuisance animals has to be within the same county, so keep that in mind. I'm not confident that most raccoons won't find their way back from inside the same county, so don't be surprised if Rocky/Rockette sees you again.

If someone local won't take it, your best bet is euthanasia, whether by the recommended water immersion, or take it outside of the city limits and dispatch it with a .22. The latter is far more humane in my opinion.

I had trouble killing them with one shot from my .22 rifle. Plus it started to destroy the cage.