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Important Raccoon hunting Accessories – How They Help Hunters Spot A Raccoon

While there are any number of hunting accessories that a raccoon hunter may say is the most essential to a hunting trip, because raccoons are nocturnal, seeing them is the most important thing. For this reason the most important raccoon hunting supply is a light source of some sort. The hunter has a few options, some better than others, though really it comes down to his personal preference.

Because the raccoon is nocturnal it can make for a very frustrating, and sometimes dangerous hunting situation. Not only will the light allow the hunter to see when walking through the woods, it will help him spot raccoons because their eyes reflect the light.

Many people think choosing a light source for raccoon hunting is simple enough, a flashlight does the trick. But this isn’t always the best option for every hunter; carrying around a flashlight, and a gun, and any other necessary supplies, such as leashes for your coon dogs, can be cumbersome and impractical. While it is nice to have control of where exactly the light beam hits, all in all it’s more of a pain than it’s worth.

Another option innovative raccoon hunters have found is to mount a light on their gun. This is a great option because the hunter’s hands are free with the light beam still heading in the general direction as the hunter walks, yet this can also be a huge safety concern when hunting with a party. Most other hunters will not appreciate a gun being waved around in every direction.

The best option the raccoon hunter has found for a hands free light is the light mounted on a hat. While it may not make a good fashion statement, the beam will be exactly were the hunter needs it be, and he’ll have his hands free to do other things. The downside to this option is that it is slightly more expensive than the other lighting options; for the part-time raccoon hunter hauling a flashlight may work best, but for a hunter spending any real time in the woods searching for coons, the mounted hat light will be the best option hands down. While there are other supplies that will be necessary for raccoon hunting, this one is the most important, not only for safety reasons, but because a hunter must be able to see his quarry in order to bag it.

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