Oil Can Raccoon Set

The pungent scent of fish oil can stop a raccoon in its tracks, and the oil can set protects that liquid lure in a pop-top soda can, much better than just pouring it on the ground where it may be diluted or washed away altogether.

- John Murray

The set is best made on a bank where the trap can be bedded under the can in shallow water. Look for a location with an obstacle on the bank that will force a prowling raccoon into the water.

Use a trowel to dig a hole for the soda can, deep enough that the top is flush with the ground. Pack dirt back in around the sides to make it tight, leaving the top of the can clean. Use a squeeze bottle to squirt a healthy shot of fish oil into the can.