When I trap Raccoons, I generally trap them in or at the water. Occasionally I do trap them on land. On this page I will talk about the different sets there are and different lures and baits, and trap selection. I personally like using 1 1/2 coilspring traps, my second favorite is a duke #11 dls. I mainly use duke traps because I don't have a lot of cash and they are cheaper. Plus, you may hear people talk about how crappy they are, well they aren't. I have used them for both seasons I have trapped and have never had a problem with them. One little compliant on the Duke #11 dls' is that the pan is way to small. It is literally about the size of a quarter, and I like the biggest area inside the jaws as possible, which results in a bigger catch ratio. I have not purchased any other brand of coon traps except Victor, which also make great traps, so, from this point all I have had experience with are Duke traps and Victor. Now on to more important matters. For coon I will generally use bait instead of lures which get expensive, especially for the younger trappers. I like using Jack Mackerel which you can buy usually everywhere right beside the tuna, and I get mine for $1.09 a can. When you get this put it in a Tupperware container that you can take with you on the line, now after you pour it in this mix in a lot of salt. This keeps it fresh longer before it rots. I like to use at each set a good two finger pinch of it and it works great! Now be sure to remember to refrigerate this concoction, otherwise it starts smelling bad lol. One other great bait I have tried is Hawbakers Raccoon bait. It comes in a 4 ounce jar for $4.50. It works wonders on Coon, and will attract many other species of furbearers. Now for lures, which I only use on the raccoons that will consistently refuse to come to my baited sets. I have had good success on Milligan Brand Mojo Coon Lure which costs

Pictured to the left is 3 foot holds I own. The top two are Duke #3 coilspring traps. The bottom is why I posted this picture. It is a brand new Duke 1 1/2 coilspring trap which makes a darn good trap for coon and your wallet. Notice on the end of the chain, all duke traps come with a drowner swivel on the end, that's an additional plus to Duke, because not a lot of other manufactures supply the chain with a drowner on the end, which costs more money to buy and add to your chain, just something to think about.

$3.50 an ounce. Also one other lure that produces for me is Hawbakers Coon Lure. I think it was around $4 for an ounce. When using lure always use about a dime sized puddle, and never place it on the ground, for it will absorb it rendering it useless. Also stick to the runny lures instead of chunky ones, so that the Raccoon has to work longer to get it, thus creating a better chance that you will catch one. Good Luck! From this page you can click buttons that will take you to the different sets and such for raccoons.