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hskids1945
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 Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 08:36:12 AM
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This may be a first, but I am sure others have had similar experiences. A campground we visit in West Virginia is overrun with Raccoons. Would anyone know of a good home remedy that works to keep the pesky bandits away? We learned quickly to not place left overs in the garbage and no dog food outside the camper. I have read that a mixture of dawn, water and a good hot sauce may deter the unwanted visitors, but these guys are really domesticated for wild animals. They are not afraid to come right up to the campsite even when you have a roaring fire, although I had fun with one in a metal garbage can and a rock. 
PS This is a State owned Campground, so the animals are protected.
Harry & Cherrell
2603 Rockwood Ultra-Lite
2004 Ford F-150 5.4 4WD
Reese SC Equalizer Hitch
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Edited by - hskids1945 on Apr 16 2009 06:49:21 AM |
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hskids1945
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Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 1:06:52 PM
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I should add that I did not harm the Raccoons and other than using the spray formula as a possible deterrent, it is not supposed to harm the critters either. By the way, the campground is small, but nice and in the beautiful Coopers Rock State Park near Morgantown, WV. The overlook at the park is beautiful and there is a gift shop and hiking trails. It is just off Interstate 48 between Morgantown, WV and Cumberland, MD. There are Whitetail deer and of course, harmless, but sometimes pesky Raccoons.
http://www.coopersrockstateforest.com/camping.html
Harry & Cherrell
2603 Rockwood Ultra-Lite
2004 Ford F-150 5.4 4WD
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woody01
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Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 10:03:54 PM
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Harry,
I belive Coopers Rocks is off Interstate 68 not 48, as for the coons
I have not a clue you would think the state would do something.
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 9, Morgan 6
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2009
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hskids1945
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Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 5:54:01 PM
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You are correct! It was I-48 years back and changed to I-68. I guess that shows my age. Actually, I hope no one avoids that area due to my post. It is a gorgeous area of the State as are many other areas of the Mountain State. The Raccoons are just hungry and as long as you avoid leaving food outside the camper, you will be good to go.
Harry & Cherrell
2603 Rockwood Ultra-Lite
2004 Ford F-150 5.4 4WD
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Raccoons in the Campground
