Having good success with DP Z Traps. I am catching all male coons. Is there a secret to catching the females. Trapping for predator control.
Posted By: ParrotHead89
Re: Trapping Coons - 02/02/21 01:28 PM
I know up here in IN it is rutting time, so males are on the move.
Posted By: CNC
Re: Trapping Coons - 02/02/21 05:04 PM
The females may already be denned up having babies......
Posted By: ParrotHead89
Re: Trapping Coons - 02/02/21 05:10 PM
From Alabama source
Raccoons breed mainly in February or March, but
mating may occur from December through June,
depending on latitude. The gestation period is about
63 days. Most litters are born in April or May but
some late‐breeding females (typically those who lost
the first litter) may not give birth until June, July, or
August. Only one litter of young is raised per year.
Average litter size is three to five young that first
open their eyes at about 3 weeks and are weaned
sometime between 2 and 4 months of age.