Night Chords: The Music of Raccoon Hunting

The chatter of hunters, baying of hounds, squalls of the critters in the trees: 'Coon hunting creates its own music.

Run-and-Gun Coons

A good raccoon hunt doesn't just take place at night. The truth is, high noon can be just as effective—if you know what you're doing.

Night Shifts

It’s important to let the dogs do their thing, because without them and their zeal, hunters would fare poorly. Upland bird hunters and duck hunters know this. So do coon hunters, which are a breed unto themselves. Anyone can learn this if he or she passes just one night among them, for a coon hunt is always a work in progress.

Watch: Raccoon Tries to Steal Entire Trashcan

Talk about biting off more than you can chew.

#SundayGunday: Umarex AirJavelin

Get a closer look at the Umarex AirJavelin, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Iowa Creates Year-Round Open Raccoon Season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

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