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.

[cyndilou]

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

[Deb-]

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!

[talon]

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

[HardballAlpha]

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.

[TN-Vols-Fan]

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

[NonDirectionalFilms]

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.

[robthewaywardwoodworker]

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.

[barrygrant]

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.

[dustbat]

How did the cord pull door up and push other thing back?🦇

[thomasbliska]

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

[johnwalker]

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.

[Irisbaby-nwfx]

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

[kimkleinpeter]

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

[jgbelmont]

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

[tylerhamiter]

These traps are a terrible design for actually releasing. Terrible.

[garylarson]

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

[sylvan]

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

[averagearcher]

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.

[mr.boniato]

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

[AllynAlama-is]

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