John O Report post Posted September 10, 2009 While glassing yesterday morning, I had a large group of coatimundis show up about 200 yards below me. I stopped counting at 40. It seemed like at least 3 generations were present, everything from full grown adults to little squirel sized babies. Later, while on a stalk, I had one at the base of a tree at 10 yards, sit and stare at me for a minute or so. I could have shot it, but was hesitant because I wouldn't know what to do with it after that, other than have it stuffed or tanned the skin (seems a little wastefull). I have seen these several times in the area I hunt, so I thought I would post some "cell phone through the binos" photos, and also ask what others have done with such a critter, once shot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Cool! A buddy of mine & I saw a bunch in a group one time where we hunt down south. It was raining, and they were moving along in a group, over turning rocks, goofing-off, etc.... Pretty cool! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted September 12, 2009 Those are some good pics. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arizonaelitefreak Report post Posted September 13, 2009 we came across a herd or pack of them this morning Id say at least 30 of um, and we tried to shoot one or two of them if they were of any size cause they make cool mounts and Ive yet to take one home but the only one who seemed to be able to hit one was my son! His first kill ever he's stoked about it. were having it mounted for him even though its one of those lil squirrel sized ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 14, 2009 neat pics! I haven't seen a big group of coatis in awhile, but it's fun to watch them working a hillside. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakehaffey Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Very cool! I have seen a bunch down south as well, they all ran out of a tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted September 23, 2009 They must be herded up this time of year maybe prerut LOL! I know a guy who saw a huge group of them during the archery deer hunt he said he lost count at about 50 and thought there may be around 80 of them. Never seen that many at one time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvdemcoues Report post Posted September 23, 2009 The first time I ever saw one was by Roosevelt. I was putting a stalk on a buck and the thing jumped out of a burned tree in the middle of a clearing. Scared the crizzap outta me! I hadn't even heard of those things and later described it to my spotter who told me what it was. Crazy! And congrats to your boy on his first take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
