A can of sardines with a half dozen holes punched in the lid to let the aroma out but preserves the bait inside. Wire it put to keep the coon from walking off with it. They will fiddle with that half the night trying to get to the sardines. A good light and a .22 LR or Magnum with hollowpoint and you're in the raccoon killing business.


Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.