What to use for coon bait?

Fish and meat products are common coon bait because they are readily available and attractive to the animals. Some popular fish and meat options include:

• Fish scraps, such as heads, tails, and fillets.

• Chicken scraps, such as necks, backs, and wings.

• Pork scraps, such as ribs, chops, and bacon.

• Beef scraps, such as sirloin tips, flank steak, and tenderloin.

Fruits and Vegetables

Many wild raccoons feed on fruits and vegetables so these too could be used as great natural raccoon bait:

• Apples

• Bananas

• Grapefruit

• Nectarines

• Peaches

• Raspberries

• Strawberries

• Watermelons

• Oranges

• Tomatoes

• Corn

• Grapes

• Cherries

• Lettuce

• Pumpkin

• Squash

• Beets

• Sweet potatoes

• Carrots

• Peas

• Raisins