How To Release A Raccoon From A Live Trap

Lots of videos on how to use live traps to catch critters, but not many on how to release them, so this video will cover that topic.

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  • @Hardball1Alpha
    @Hardball1Alpha7 күн бұрын

    Used this same method with the wire for opening the door.... worked great this morning.... Rocky is now in his new digs 10 miles away.

  • @cyndilou
    @cyndilou2 ай бұрын

    This was a huge help. Your cord trick to open the door worked like a charm.

  • @501talon
    @501talon Жыл бұрын

    Just the video I was looking for... Thanks!

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @TN-Vols-Fan
    @TN-Vols-Fan3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. You're right, very few videos on how to release them.

  • @Deb11-11
    @Deb11-118 ай бұрын

    I just caught a troublesome squirrel and knew some kind soul would tell me how to safely get him out without getting myself bitten! Thank you so much! I like your release area! I will do the same type of area for this guy!

  • @NonDirectionalFilms
    @NonDirectionalFilmsАй бұрын

    Great release method, Mr Eckard. Thank you for sharing. I've used a spray version of rubberized dip on my trap to minimize damage to the animal's forearms, something Havaheart could be doing. Keep managing your land and have a blessed day.

  • @robthewaywardwoodworker9956
    @robthewaywardwoodworker9956 Жыл бұрын

    They do scoot when they realize the door is open! The ones I've done in the last couple of days didn't even look back or say thanks! LOL I find putting a blanket over the cage when you transport or even when you carry it, makes the critter a little more at ease. No need for extra trauma. I like the welding glove; extra protection up the arm a ways.

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep put a tarp over the trap when I got a skunk in there.

  • @jonathanhandsmusic

    @jonathanhandsmusic

    5 ай бұрын

    Good video! I just trapped and released a raccoon this morning! He moved into our barn in late November. He was sleeping in a horse stall feeder, then he found his way up into the higher parts of the barn. I could hear him crawling around in the walls, and decided that now’s the time to get rid of him. I took him down close to the river that’s near us, opened the door, wearing welders gloves, out he ran through the snow to a big cottonwood tree and climbed up. It’s getting warmer now, and though there’s a lot of snow, I’m sure he’ll be able to find food and shelter.

  • @mosesbro7
    @mosesbro723 күн бұрын

    Excellent video! Thx!

  • @thomasbliska8919
    @thomasbliska8919Ай бұрын

    I wish I watched this video before I had a pissed off squirrel in my trap!

  • @garrettmiller2498
    @garrettmiller2498Ай бұрын

    That is genius. Worked like a charm!

  • @johnwalker6121
    @johnwalker6121 Жыл бұрын

    Had a very large one who was very agitated, opened the door, it went about 5' stopped and turned around to look at me. I was prepared with some wasp spray, one shot and he decided to head in the other direction. Caught this one when the trap was set for a groundhog. Do not like dealing with them since large ones can really tear into a trap and they can carry parasites that are transmittable. Big ones can be very unpredictable.

  • @barrygrant2907
    @barrygrant2907 Жыл бұрын

    That's fine with junior, but when 40-Lb grandpa is in your trap and really PO'd, he's not going to be so meek and timid.

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Ive had a few of those. I didnt bother with relocation. The more docile ones, I try to give a second chance, in an area where they are miles from any places they could become a problem again.

  • @oczhaal

    @oczhaal

    Жыл бұрын

    you can still calm it down with a well placed ,22.

  • @charosenz
    @charosenz4 ай бұрын

    great idea with the string. Thanks!

  • @Aceofblades-on7mc
    @Aceofblades-on7mcАй бұрын

    Thanks for the video

  • @righteousisthelord180
    @righteousisthelord1802 ай бұрын

    I just did this. My trap is a little different. I used a spring clamp to keep the door open. This guy would not leave for about 10 minutes so the clamp allowed me to walk away. How about a video on releasing a skunk! That’s when I call the pros! 😊

  • @relativityboy
    @relativityboyАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Irisbaby1-nw6fx
    @Irisbaby1-nw6fxАй бұрын

    Poor Coon😢, dumped in a strange area, no shelter, food or family.I hope he survived.

  • @2sylvan
    @2sylvan5 ай бұрын

    Great video can you believe how stupid the people that designed this trap were. Unbelievable!

  • @tiffanyb.7596
    @tiffanyb.7596 Жыл бұрын

    ✨Thank you!! 🦝😊

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help.

  • @failedentropy
    @failedentropy4 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @kimkleinpeter4129
    @kimkleinpeter412910 ай бұрын

    The one in my cage is highly pissed off! I’m waiting for a professional!

  • @otterchaos666
    @otterchaos666 Жыл бұрын

    No clue how that was tied.

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    I just tied a piece of wire, one end to the spring handle to pull back and the other to the bottom of the door so I can pull it up. So with both ends tied you just pull the wire and it simultaneously pulls back the spring hinge and lifts the door open. Now keep in mind, if that little raccoon was upset, you can drop the wire and make a run for it, but Ive not had that ever happen. They are always ready to go the other way.

  • @yelenaagalidi3750
    @yelenaagalidi3750Ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @normandothegreat
    @normandothegreat14 күн бұрын

    😊👍

  • @ChescoYT
    @ChescoYT8 күн бұрын

    They so fast!

  • @jgbelmont
    @jgbelmont26 күн бұрын

    He likely died within months if he is in unfamiliar territory. Especially with a transition from city to woods. Fact.

  • @garylarson6386
    @garylarson63869 ай бұрын

    put bacon in trap, caught rabid raccoon that killed the neighbors dog, dnr tested it

  • @keithwatson8228
    @keithwatson8228 Жыл бұрын

    You could just give it to me.

  • @averagearcher9523
    @averagearcher9523 Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever think about the rest of the animals that live where you release that raccoon? If everyone does that then the population will be too high. They are still going to travel, maybe find the closest houses trash cans or small livestock and have at them. If you have a problem raccoon and decide to do something about it, please suck it up and don't make him someone else's problem.

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I think about where I release the animal. It is miles from any people or areas where it could get into trouble. Its a very large wildlife area swamp on the Tennessee River. The ones I release are young ones im giving a second chance at a better life vs old boars, which I just dispatch

  • @oczhaal

    @oczhaal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roberteckard4063 If you catch raccoons so frequently, there is an overpopulation in your area, so you don't need to release them and in fact you're helping maintain nature's balance by dispatching them.

  • @roberteckard4063

    @roberteckard4063

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oczhaal Actually developers are clearing 100s of acres behind my farm for homes and stores. My little oasis is 500-600 acres now surrounded my million dollar homes and soon to be homes and shopping centers. So the wild life is running to my property, with no where to go. I do what I can to save some. I have more deer running around now than a state park. I cant trap them so they end up on the hiway, typically destroying cars and trucks and a few lives. Now we are fighting off the many wanting our land now that we are surrounded. Imminent domain they have tried that a few times, dig up my property and cut my hundred plus year old trees to make room for the sewer lines and power poles. Come walk my shoes and then see how you feel then.

  • @oczhaal

    @oczhaal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roberteckard4063 I understand better now that you gave some context. Big real estate will ruin the countryside sooner or later.

  • @ArcaneEiro

    @ArcaneEiro

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@oczhaalseems rather ignorant to speak up on a scenario you have little no to info about. Maybe trust the guy who opted to show you the info in the first place

  • @mr.boniato6402
    @mr.boniato64024 ай бұрын

    My trap has a release on the other end.. much easier.

  • @TuckBobo-nr7cm
    @TuckBobo-nr7cmАй бұрын

    THANK YOU Sir....rest of videos...done by idiots...that don't know what they doing

  • @user-bl5pk1hk6q
    @user-bl5pk1hk6qАй бұрын

    Joe you without a doubt increase our taxes by allowing 18 million illegals, and the reason why you hired 78,000 new IRS agents.

  • @cherylr8899
    @cherylr889911 ай бұрын

    Thank you!