Kill or Not

[Birdman]

Question, you boys that hunt coon, do you kill them when you tree them?

[Multidigits]

It's been a while since I hunted them, but for the most part, I'd say the answer to your question would be yes. As you know, it would be a violation to kill a coon out of season, so those still hunting probably wouldn't answer truthfully. Coon hunting can be defined as many different sports. You have meat hunters--those that hunt during the shake out and kill season for the fur and sometimes the meat. You have competition hunting--those that hunt the night hunt circuits, where the coons aren't killed and you hunt for a score, similar to a field trail for rabbit dogs or bird dogs. Then you have the pleasure hunting guys--those that just like to get out and run the dogs, anytime or any season. On average, most will kill everything they tree during the shakeout and kill season, and maybe one per night during other times. The weapon of choice has always been a cheap .22 rifle and CB caps, hardly noticable over a hard treeing dog.

[redbonecrazy]

yes we do but we dont find thim half the time

[mudhole crossing]

It's been a while since I hunted them, but for the most part, I'd say the answer to your question would be yes. As you know, it would be a violation to kill a coon out of season, so those still hunting probably wouldn't answer truthfully. Coon hunting can be defined as many different sports. You have meat hunters--those that hunt during the shake out and kill season for the fur and sometimes the meat. You have competition hunting--those that hunt the night hunt circuits, where the coons aren't killed and you hunt for a score, similar to a field trail for rabbit dogs or bird dogs. Then you have the pleasure hunting guys--those that just like to get out and run the dogs, anytime or any season. On average, most will kill everything they tree during the shakeout and kill season, and maybe one per night during other times. The weapon of choice has always been a cheap .22 rifle and CB caps, hardly noticable over a hard treeing dog.season doesnt end til end of feb. dept changed that a couple years ago. used to be end of january. just my opinion, it should open first of october. feb is usually a bad month; meaning, alot of bad weather and coons are rutting. they are easier to tree in feb when they are ganged up like that. great time for pups though. everyone looks at it dif ways.

[mudhole crossing]

Question, you boys that hunt coon, do you kill them when you tree them?
yes we do, but only one from a tree. the dogs dont know how many is up the tree, so no use to take more than one.:)

[mountain grouser]

Something i would like to ask you coonhunters what type of hunter would kill lots of coons and just throw them out on the side of the road. I don,t hunt coons but i witnessed this just the other day . I found 12 dead coons throwed out in a pile. Just wondering what,s the meaning.

[mudhole crossing]

well, they are not too good eat, and a coon hide with bullet holes or teeth holes is not worth anything. some people eat em, but they are not much.

[kycooner]

Something i would like to ask you coonhunters what type of hunter would kill lots of coons and just throw them out on the side of the road. I don,t hunt coons but i witnessed this just the other day . I found 12 dead coons throwed out in a pile. Just wondering what,s the meaning.

coons are real thick in places,,and are nusciances,,if you found 12 piled up,,they probably came from a farmer that trapped them,,for getting in his stock feed.
Evryone that has gave me permission to coonhunt this year said i can go,as long as i kill everyone i tree,,said if they hear i'm not killing them,,i can't come back.

[kycooner]

well, they are not too good eat, and a coon hide with bullet holes or teeth holes is not worth anything. some people eat em, but they are not much.
you havn't had coon prepared rite if you didn't like it,,i can bar b que a old one and it will melt in your mouth,,and them young ones fry up as tender as a young chicken.

[redneck1377]

and it taste like chicken too,mmmmmm

[mountain grouser]

I agree that coons are plentiful . They tear in to my garbage every night.

[KYhunter79]

lol. I hope no one really eats coon. :(

[smoke-pole]

Multi digits you act like you got it down pat, you stupid ass

[KYhunter79]

yes we do but we dont find thim half the time


Like I said in another thread...

You'll find 'em if they are there.

[walksinair]

I once BBQ'd a coon was a big old one It takes a lot of preperation with getting all the fat cut off and boiled and skimmed off. but in the long run it was well worth the time. It tasted like chicken. Enough so that I fooled my ex mother in law. WoW was she ever mad when she found out what she ate... Was finger lickin good.

[kycooner]

I once BBQ'd a coon was a big old one It takes a lot of preperation with getting all the fat cut off and boiled and skimmed off. but in the long run it was well worth the time. It tasted like chicken. Enough so that I fooled my ex mother in law. WoW was she ever mad when she found out what she ate... Was finger lickin good.

the main thing on a coon,,is thier is a wax kernel right behind the front leg,,this must be removed if you want a good eating coon.

[UKturkeyhunter]

well, they are not too good eat, and a coon hide with bullet holes or teeth holes is not worth anything. some people eat em, but they are not much.

I don't know, last time I had bbqed coon it was pretty dang good!

[mudhole crossing]

i could see eatin a young one with good results, but an old one.....i dont know about that. my dads a big liver fan. ex: chicken, pork, etc. he tried fixing coon liver and had to throw the skillet away. stunk to hi-heaven! i just cant see me eatin a scavenger. turns my stomach

[kycooner]

i could see eatin a young one with good results, but an old one.....i dont know about that. my dads a big liver fan. ex: chicken, pork, etc. he tried fixing coon liver and had to throw the skillet away. stunk to hi-heaven! i just cant see me eatin a scavenger. turns my stomach

take a old one and pressure cook first for 20 too25 minutes ,put coon in granite oblong roasting pan,,surround with potatoes ,carrots,onions,,celery,,pour on your favorite bb-q sauce,cover and bake till potatos are done,,and i usally put cabbage wedges on top,,,a complete meal,,just useing 2 pans,,and really delicous.

[mudhole crossing]

take a old one and pressure cook first for 20 too25 minutes ,put coon in granite oblong roasting pan,,surround with potatoes ,carrots,onions,,celery,,pour on your favorite bb-q sauce,cover and bake till potatos are done,,and i usally put cabbage wedges on top,,,a complete meal,,just useing 2 pans,,and really delicous.
it really sounds good!

[killer]

My dad quit letting people hunt if they don't shoot'em. They get in the barn, pull 2 concrete blocks off of a 55 gallon drum and get feed everywhere, every night. He had a guy come put some traps out and he caught 2 big boars the first night. He's busy and aint been back since. Just ain't to many people that hunt'em around the farm anymore.

[kycooner]

My dad quit letting people hunt if they don't shoot'em. They get in the barn, pull 2 concrete blocks off of a 55 gallon drum and get feed everywhere, every night. He had a guy come put some traps out and he caught 2 big boars the first night. He's busy and aint been back since. Just ain't to many people that hunt'em around the farm anymore.

where is back in the hollar,,,i could help your dad out if your close

[SpottsvilleRiverWalkers]

I was always taught you kill it, you eat it. Or give it away to someone who will. Whether it be coon, squirrle, deer, or rabbit, anything. :)

[kycooner]

I was always taught you kill it, you eat it. Or give it away to someone who will. Whether it be coon, squirrle, deer, or rabbit, anything. :)

how do you like your coyote cooked ?,,,give me a break man,,when coons become a nusciance,,tearing up crops or getting in feed they need too be Thinned out.