Sky.. I like to start with either the "Baby Raccoon Distress" or the "Young Coon Distress". Seems those old sows are hardwired to respond to those. If I see nothing or coons that look and won't come out, I'll switch to "Raccoon Fight" .. This probably is the "go to". I'll let it play 3-4 minutes. Be ready because this sometimes brings them out on the run. Still nothing, or won't come out, I go to "Raccoon Distress". I'll let it play a minute or two. Again, be ready because smaller coon will often bail out and run away from this.
If you haven't seen anything by now - just as well move on. If I have one still looking I'll switch calls around for maybe 10 minutes. Keep your head on a swivel. Probably 50% of the coons we see don't come out of the hole (or even tree) you are watching. And - some come in on the ground snarling and growling and carrying on. The whole thing is a riot.
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