Jim from Savannah, Ga. writes
I have a large raccoon in my back yard and I need to know the best way to release it once it is trapped. Do I cover the trap? I am concerned about being bitten. This raccoon has already broken an older trap by pushing out the wire door.
You should cover the trap with a dark sheet or a tarp for a while prior to the release so that the raccoon will be calm. Wear some heavy duty gloves to open the door. Practice opening the door a few times before you capture the raccoon so you will be familiar with the mechanism and can release the animal quickly.
Answer last updated on: 02/08/2013
