coon cuffs?????

[777]

I had a herd of raccoon come in and clean out 1/2 acre of my sweet corn and have been trying to trap them i am using a live trap and also coon cuffs I am just wondering if any one has found a better way for a set than hole sets and marshmallows for bait as i am always out of mellows and no coon except for the live trap any help would be great.

[swamptiger]

The coons probably prefer the fresh corn to the marshmellows - can't blame them for that... Try to figure out where they are entering your corn patch, and set the traps as close to their trail as possible. Try some sardines for bait - they usually have a hard time resisting that - good luck..

[777]

I THINK YOU ARE CORRECT ON THE PREFERENCE ALSO THE ONLY LUCK I HAVE HAD IS ON THE TRAILS LEADING TO THE PATCH i AM BAITING IN THE MOURNING WITH SARDINES THANK YOU FOR THE THE IDEAS SWAMPTIGER.

[MuleShack]

I'm sure sardines would be better tasting... but on that exterminator show, I think he used peanut butter in the live traps. just another option to try.

[swamptiger]

Ok - we'll be waiting for a report on how you made out...

[777]

well it appears the coon moved on to another field but not b/4 i trapped 4 of them but i can tell you that sardines are great for pew cats thank you guys for the input!!!