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  • January 28th, 2020Uncategorized

      If you’ve come to our site looking for raccoon hunting supplies for training, like a Dogtra Collar, you may have a young raccoon dog on your hands that is making you crazy. Don’t give up on her! Given time, you’re going to have a great dog on your hands. And on top of that, ...

  • January 17th, 2020Raccoon

    The history of raccoon hunting in our time can be traced to Native Americans, who hunted them for food and pelts. The practice was adopted by European settlers, who introduced raccoon hunting dogs to the equation in Colonial times. George Washington was credited with owning some of the best raccoon hounds. Early dogs had trouble ...

  • January 7th, 2020Uncategorized

      You can’t go raccoon hunting without a dog, of course. Several breeds have proven themselves to be favorites of raccoon hunters through the years. Here’s a look at a few of them. Redbone Coon Hound – considered by many to be the best raccoon hunting dog, the redbone has a smooth red coat on ...

  • December 20th, 2019Uncategorized

      When it comes to a successful raccoon hunt, it's all in the equipment you use. Every seasoned hunter knows what to bring along for a hunt, but for the novice hunter, they may need a little help understanding exactly what to take along. We've put together a list of 4 items you need during ...

  • April 10th, 2019Uncategorized

      Every raccoon hunter knows the importance of having the very best GPS tracker along for every hunt. There are a few key factors to look for when choosing the GPS perfect for you. We put together a few things to help make your decision easier. Excellent Satellite Imagery – It’s essential to find a ...

  • February 22nd, 2019Uncategorized

      The Buzzard’s Roost is a carrier of excellent Garmin accessories for all your raccoon hunting supplies. Our top three popular models are the Garmin Pro 550 Plus, Garmin Astro 430, and the Garmin Alpha 100. Here is a little about each of those models so you can see which one would fit your raccoon ...

  • February 5th, 2019Uncategorized

      The Buzzard’s Roost carries a wide variety of raccoon hunting supplies. If you find yourself in need of new raccoon hunting supplies, you may also be wondering what exactly you need to look for. That’s why we put together a list of things you need to look for when making the right decisions when ...

  • January 21st, 2019Uncategorized

      According to the American Kennel Club, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a smart, brave, and sensible hunter and a genuine American favorite. “Don’t let the name fool you,” they say. “Walkers are runners and are capable of covering a lot of ground in a hurry.” If the Treeing Walker Coonhound is the dog for ...

  • January 3rd, 2019Uncategorized

      For 54 years, the Grand American Raccoon Hunt has been the unofficial start of the United Kennel Club’s calendar of coonhound events. The Grand American has also been a boon to the host city of Orangeburg, South Carolina. During the three-day event, hunters and hunting fans fill the tables at local restaurants, check in ...

  • July 24th, 2018Uncategorized

      If you don’t want to lose your dog but still want to give it the freedom to roam around your yard, then you will definitely want to get a wireless dog fence. Wireless dog fences are one of the most effective ways to keep your pet within your home’s boundaries while still offering it ...